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Russia’s New Super Sub: How One Vessel Could Change Global Power
The launch of Russia’s nuclear submarine Perm which carries Zircon hypersonic missiles marks a critical milestone for maritime security that produces both excitement and fear in equal proportions. The innovation signifies Russia’s commitment to enhancing military power and modifies strategic planning throughout the Black Sea as well as Middle Eastern and Arctic territories. Following global security affairs closely creates an unease because I observe a major transformation in maritime power dynamics.
News of the Perm submarine vessel which belongs to the Yasen-M class reached public attention for the first time. A government official from the Kremlin disclosed information about the vessel including its Zircon hypersonic missiles which can travel at Mach 9 speeds over 900 kilometers ranges (Kremlin). The rapid and impressive capabilities demonstrate a major progress in strategic warfare. These versatile missiles from Russia serve as anti-ship and land-attack instruments which provide the nation with powerful capabilities to confront existing and next-generation defense systems.
As an individual I find this technical progress a remarkable demonstration of military equipment advancements. The introduction of this platform marks a rare occasion because a state has developed a system which unites advanced speed…
