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Russia's commander of strategic missile forces has said the country's defence forces are&nbsp;developing new hypersonic strategic systems as the US moves to find an "antidote" for the sophisticated missiles.

"We must understand this and do it and go further in hypersonic weapons. By the time they find an antidote, we must have found another solution to this," Colonel-General Sergei Karakaev told Russia's TASS news agency.

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General Karakaev&nbsp;said the task is within reach and Russia is working towards it. The general added a new hypersonic missile will replace the current Avangard glide vehicles which is capable of flying at Mach 27.

The Avangard had entered into combat two years ago, according to the Russian news agency.

Watch:&nbsp;Russia successfully tests Zircon hypersonic missile

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Last month Russia had tested the Zircon hypersonic cruise missile from the Gorshkov warship. The missile reportedly hit a target in the Barents Sea at a range of 400 kilometres, Russia's defence ministry had said.

Reports claim&nbsp;defence officials want&nbsp;the hypersonic missile to be fitted in warships and submarines to give the Russian forces a strategic edge over other armies.

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In July, China had tested two hypersonic missiles, however, the Chinese foreign ministry had denied the reports saying it was a reusable space vehicle. A hypersonic missile cannot be detected easily. Reports claimed the Chinese missile had missed the target.

China's reported hypersonic test had taken the US by surprise as General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, called China's test a "Sputnik moment" meaning it was like a wake-up call for America.

China's missile had reportedly circled the Earth at a low altitude at more than five times the speed of sound.

(With inputs from Agency)

Russia's commander of strategic missile forces has said the country's defence forces are developing new hypersonic strategic systems as the US moves to find an "antidote" for the sophisticated missiles.

Russia's commander of strategic missile forces has said the country's defence forces are developing new hypersonic strategic systems as the US moves to find an "antidote" for the sophisticated missiles. "We must understand this and do it and go further in hypersonic weapons. By the time they find an antidote, we must have found another solution to this," Colonel-General Sergei Karakaev told Russia's TASS news agency. Also Read | ARRW: How US-built hypersonic missile will change warfare dynamics General Karakaev said the task is within reach and Russia is working towards it. The general added a new hypersonic missile will replace the current Avangard glide vehicles which is capable of flying at Mach 27. The Avangard had entered into combat two years ago, according to the Russian news agency. Watch: Russia successfully tests Zircon hypersonic missile Last month Russia had tested the Zircon hypersonic cruise missile from the Gorshkov warship. The missile reportedly hit a target in the Barents Sea at a range of 400 kilometres, Russia's defence ministry had said. Reports claim defence officials want the hypersonic missile to be fitted in warships and submarines to give the Russian forces a strategic edge over other armies. Also Read: China's hypersonic missile can stay in orbit longer, claims US Space Force General In July, China had tested two hypersonic missiles, however, the Chinese foreign ministry had denied the reports saying it was a reusable space vehicle. A hypersonic missile cannot be detected easily. Reports claimed the Chinese missile had missed the target. China's reported hypersonic test had taken the US by surprise as General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, called China's test a "Sputnik moment" meaning it was like a wake-up call for America. China's missile had reportedly circled the Earth at a low altitude at more than five times the speed of sound. (With inputs from Agency)

'By the time they find an antidote': Russia targets new hypersonic missile systems

Amid reports of Russia and China conducting&nbsp;hypersonic missile tests, US space force General David Thompson speaking at a security forum conceded that country has "catching up to do very quickly".

"We are not as advanced as the Chinese or the Russians in terms of hypersonic programs," Thompson was quoted as saying.

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Thompson's comments come after General Mark Milley, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff called China's hypersonic missile test a "Sputnik moment".

"We have catching up to do very quickly, the Chinese have an incredible hypersonic program," Thompson said, adding, "It's a very concerning development ... it greatly complicates the strategic warning problem."

Watch:&nbsp;Russia tests Zircon hypersonic missile

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A US Congressional report had earlier stated that Russia and China have "a number of hypersonic weapons programs" and have "likely fielded operational hypersonic glide vehicles - potentially armed with nuclear warheads."

On Thursday, Russia had test-fired a Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile from the Gorshkov frigate amid tensions with the West.

Britain's General Nick Carter had warned an "accidental war" may occur&nbsp;between the West and Russia since "traditional tools and mechanisms" are no longer available.

The US report said, "China has also demonstrated a growing interest in Russian advances in hypersonic weapons 
technology" while adding that "Chinese papers on hypersonic weapons include references to Russian weapons programs."

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China had conducted two hypersonic missile tests in August. The hypersonic missile circled the Earth at low altitude and went undetected by US radars as it travelled over five times the speed of sound.&nbsp;Reports claimed it missed the target.

China however denied it had conducted the test asserting that it was a "routine test" of a space vehicle.&nbsp;

As relations between the West and Russia remain on tenterhook, Putin had recently told his defence chiefs to work on drone technology involving artificial intelligence with the "latest scientific and technological advances".

(With inputs from Agencies)

Amid reports of Russia and China conducting hypersonic missile tests, US space force General David Thompson speaking at a security forum conceded that country has "catching up to do very quickly".

Amid reports of Russia and China conducting hypersonic missile tests, US space force General David Thompson speaking at a security forum conceded that country has "catching up to do very quickly". "We are not as advanced as the Chinese or the Russians in terms of hypersonic programs," Thompson was quoted as saying. Read in Pics: What's behind Putin's 'unpreventable strike' gambit & Russia's new S-500 missile defence system Thompson's comments come after General Mark Milley, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff called China's hypersonic missile test a "Sputnik moment". "We have catching up to do very quickly, the Chinese have an incredible hypersonic program," Thompson said, adding, "It's a very concerning development ... it greatly complicates the strategic warning problem." Watch: Russia tests Zircon hypersonic missile A US Congressional report had earlier stated that Russia and China have "a number of hypersonic weapons programs" and have "likely fielded operational hypersonic glide vehicles - potentially armed with nuclear warheads." On Thursday, Russia had test-fired a Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile from the Gorshkov frigate amid tensions with the West. Britain's General Nick Carter had warned an "accidental war" may occur between the West and Russia since "traditional tools and mechanisms" are no longer available. The US report said, "China has also demonstrated a growing interest in Russian advances in hypersonic weapons technology" while adding that "Chinese papers on hypersonic weapons include references to Russian weapons programs." Read in Pics: With new hypersonic missile test in August, China surprised US officials China had conducted two hypersonic missile tests in August. The hypersonic missile circled the Earth at low altitude and went undetected by US radars as it travelled over five times the speed of sound. Reports claimed it missed the target. China however denied it had conducted the test asserting that it was a "routine test" of a space vehicle. As relations between the West and Russia remain on tenterhook, Putin had recently told his defence chiefs to work on drone technology involving artificial intelligence with the "latest scientific and technological advances". (With inputs from Agencies)

We are not as advanced as the Chinese or the Russians: US space force general on hypersonic missiles

After China reportedly tested a hypersonic missile, US disarmament ambassador Robert Wood said the Biden administration was "very concerned".

China maintained it had tested a space vehicle and not a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile.

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"It was not a missile, it was a space vehicle," China's foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said while adding that it was a "routine test".

China' foreign ministry said the test was conducted in July and not August as reports claimed.

"This test is a routine spacecraft test, and it was used to verify the reusable technology of spacecraft. This is of great significance for reducing the cost of spacecraft," China's foreign ministry claimed.

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Defence secretary Lloyd Austin added that the US was "closely watching China's development of armament and advanced capabilities that will only increase tensions in the region".

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China had unveiled the DF-17 hypersonic medium-range missile two years ago even as Russia had launched a hypersonic missile from a submarine amid heated race to ramp up nuclear missile capability.

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The United States had also tested an air-breathing hypersonic missile last month as North Korea declared it had developed a hypersonic missile.

(With inputs from Agencies)

After China reportedly tested a hypersonic missile, US disarmament ambassador Robert Wood said the Biden administration was "very concerned". China maintained it had tested a space vehicle and not a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile.

After China reportedly tested a hypersonic missile, US disarmament ambassador Robert Wood said the Biden administration was "very concerned". China maintained it had tested a space vehicle and not a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile. Also Read | With new hypersonic missile test in August, China surprised US officials "It was not a missile, it was a space vehicle," China's foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said while adding that it was a "routine test". China' foreign ministry said the test was conducted in July and not August as reports claimed. "This test is a routine spacecraft test, and it was used to verify the reusable technology of spacecraft. This is of great significance for reducing the cost of spacecraft," China's foreign ministry claimed. Watch: Russian govt arrests leading hypersonic specialist Defence secretary Lloyd Austin added that the US was "closely watching China's development of armament and advanced capabilities that will only increase tensions in the region". Also Read | Russian hypersonic nukes capable of wiping out US cities 'on alert': Putin China had unveiled the DF-17 hypersonic medium-range missile two years ago even as Russia had launched a hypersonic missile from a submarine amid heated race to ramp up nuclear missile capability. Also Read: Chinese military presents classified evidence on how to land hypersonic drone The United States had also tested an air-breathing hypersonic missile last month as North Korea declared it had developed a hypersonic missile. (With inputs from Agencies)

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