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Mar 01, 2018 08:04 PM IST

Russian president Vladimir Putin said the nuclear-powered cruise missile tested last fall has an unlimited range and high speed and is capable of penetrating any missile defence.

President Vladimir Putin says Russia has tested new nuclear weapons, including a nuclear-powered cruise missile and a nuclear-powered underwater drone, that would be immune to enemy intercept.

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives his annual state of the nation address in Manezh in Moscow on Thursday.(AP Photo)
Russian President Vladimir Putin gives his annual state of the nation address in Manezh in Moscow on Thursday.(AP Photo)

In his state-of-the-nation speech Thursday, Putin said the nuclear-powered cruise missile tested last fall has an unlimited range and high speed and is capable of penetrating any missile defence.

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He said the high-speed underwater drone capable of carrying a nuclear warhead could target both aircraft carriers and coastal facilities.

Putin said Russia also tested a new heavy intercontinental ballistic missile, called Sarmat, with a range and number of warheads exceeding its predecessor.

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