Russia Builds Ninth Stealth Submarine Armed With Zircon Hypersonic Missiles | Vantage on Firstpost

Russia has begun the construction of its 9th Yasen-M nuclear submarine, called the Murmansk. The submarine will have advanced stealth features and will have a firepower of 40 cruise missiles or 32 Hypersonic Zircon missiles. Russia is the only country in the world to field hypersonic weapons on submarines. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is personally overseeing the submarine project, with at least 5 of the 9 Yasen-M nuclear-powered submarines already fully operational. The newly launched Murmansk project will take another 5 to 7 years till the submarine is fully deployed. Hem Kaur Saroya tells you more on Vantage on Firstpost. --- Russia Nuclear Submarine | Yasen M | Zircon Hypersonic Missile | Vladimir Putin | Russian Navy | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Hem Saroya | News #russia #putin #submarine #hypersonic #zirconmissile #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. ​ Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.    / @firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Instagram:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Facebook:   / firstpostin   Follow Firstpost on Twitter:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...