Russia Flexes Hypersonic Muscle in the Arctic

On September 14, 2025, Moscow gave the world a chilling reminder of its growing military edge. Russia’s Ministry of Defense released footage of the Northern Fleet firing the Zircon hypersonic missile from the frigate Admiral Golovko in the Barents Sea. The launch wasn’t just a technical showcase—it was a message timed perfectly with Zapad 2025, sprawling military exercises stretching across Russia, Belarus, and Arctic waters.

The Zircon, or Tsirkon, isn’t your average missile. Engineered to scream through the sky at Mach 9 —nine times the speed of sound—it can strike targets up to 1,000 kilometers away. That kind of speed and maneuverability makes interception by current Western air defenses nearly impossible. Russia also folded in it

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