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For 2019, Russia Gifts the World an Invincible Hypersonic ICBM

As we keep busy doing our daily chores and talking about matters more or less important to the grand scheme of things, the planet’s evolution towards a devastating new conflict continues.
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Technology of all kinds has progressed massively in recent years, allowing our society to evolve past its wildest dreams. We’re currently on track to switch to greener energy, there are huge steps forward being made in medical research and countless plans are in place for humanity to conquer the solar system.

If we get that far, that is. The same technological advancements are responsible for the creation of a new breed of weapons, and their rise in these times of political uncertainty is as dangerous as it gets.

The resurgence of the Cold War between the U.S. and Russia is no longer news. The two have already accused each other of aggressive actions these past few years, and what’s more troubling is that neither side makes any secret of preparing to go to war with the other.

In March 2018, Russian president Vladimir Putin even presented a simulation of Russian Sarmat missiles striking the Mar-a-Lago resort, Donald Trump’s crown jewel.

That simulation was a preview of a real test conducted at the end of December in southwest Russia. The missile flew for 3,700 miles (5,950 km) and destroyed its intended target after reaching speeds of Mach 27, or about 20,700 mph (33,300 kph).

If true, that speed would make this weapon the fastest of its kind and completely immune to the United States’ defenses.

As per Putin’s official claims, the new weapon, called Avangard, will be delivered to the Russian military as soon as 2019

"The new Avangard missile system is invincible for today's and future air defense systems and missile defense systems. This is a big success and a big victory," Putin said according to Sky News.
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About the author: Daniel Patrascu
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Daniel loves writing (or so he claims), and he uses this skill to offer readers a "behind the scenes" look at the automotive industry. He also enjoys talking about space exploration and robots, because in his view the only way forward for humanity is away from this planet, in metal bodies.
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