Russia has started developing a Mach 3 nuclear-powered cruise missile that can be upgraded to hypersonic speed.
According to the announcement, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed this new development.
No direct quote from Putin is available in the text.
The information is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing.
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Author's summary: Putin announces new Mach 3 missile development.