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Added on the 18/04/2016 15:50:14 - Copyright : Reuters EN
Images of a hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile as Russia announces that it has successfully tested the launch of the missile from a submarine. Moscow has in recent years touted the development of futuristic weapons that it hopes will give it the edge in any arms race with the United States at a time of growing tensions with the West. IMAGES
North Korea seen across border after it fires ballistic missile into sea. IMAGES
Rescuers work to clear up debris in Kyiv's southeastern Bortnychi district after a wave of missiles were fired on the Ukrainian capital. Local authorities say that air defences downed all 16 missiles that targeted Kyiv. IMAGES
Russia's Defence ministry publishes video footage allegedly showing a Zircon hypersonic missile being fired from Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov in the White Sea as part of the "completion of tests" whilst world powers race to develop the advanced technology. Russia, the United States, France and China have all been experimenting with so-called hypersonic glide vehicles -- defined as reaching speeds of at least Mach 5. IMAGES from Russia's defence ministry allegedly showing a hypersonic missile being fired
US State Department spokesman Ned Price slams Russia for conducting a "dangerous and irresponsible" missile test that blew up its own satellite, creating a debris cloud that forced the International Space Station's crew to take evasive action. SOUNDBITE
The United States warns North Korea of consequences if it makes good on threats of a spectacular missile test in the New Year. At a UN Security Council session on North Korea, the US ambassador, Kelly Craft, hints at further sanctions if North Korea follows through. SOUNDBITE
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