Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will continue to test Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missiles.
The missile fired on Thursday was “successfully” tested, Putin says, adding that no other nations have weapon such as this one.
Speaking at a meeting with defence leadership and members of his Security Council, he says the development of the news missile system is vital “as we face new threats”.
The Russian leader says the missile cannot be intercepted and that “we have a stock of such systems ready to be used”, adding he had now ordered the serial production of the missiles.