The text discusses the development and implications of the Avangard, a new weapon created by Russia that has raised concerns about a potential new arms race. The Avangard is a hypersonic missile that can travel at speeds of up to Mach 27 (approximately 33,000 km/h), has a range of 4,000 km, and can change direction during flight. It carries nuclear warheads and can potentially attack any country with nuclear bombs.
The Avangard was first announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018, and it was already tested by mid-2000, indicating extensive development over the years. The United States was aware of the Avangard's development but underestimated its power. The Avangard is now being operated regularly as a standard weapon by a regiment of the Russian army, based in the administrative region of Krasnoyarsk.
This development has raised concerns about the potential for a new arms race. The United States has already started working on its response, including increasing investments for the development of new missiles and improving its anti-aircraft missile systems. However, with the Avangard's capabilities, it could potentially reach regions as far as the Middle East and China, and even the United States' west coast.
The text also mentions that due to concerns about Chinese advances in the area, the United States withdrew from the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia, also known as the NF Treaty. This agreement was in force between 1988 and 2019, while Russia was part of the Soviet Union. The withdrawal has raised fears of a new arms race.
1. The text mentions a new weapon developed by Russia, known as the Avangard, which is considered by many to be invincible.
2. The Avangard is a hypersonic missile that can travel at speeds of up to more than 27,000 km per hour.
3. The Avangard has a range of 4,000 km and is capable of changing direction during flight.
4. The Avangard can carry nuclear warheads, which can have up to two megatons of yield.
5. The Avangard was first announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 1, 2018.
6. As of December 27, 2022, the Russian government stated that a regiment of its army was already operating the new missiles regularly.
7. The Avangard is located in the administrative region of gold in bourdieu, which is close to the Ural Mountains.
8. The Avangard's range would allow it to reach regions of the Middle East and China, and if placed in certain parts of Russia, it could easily reach the United States.
9. The United States has expressed concern about the Avangard and has been working on developing its own countermeasures.
10. The United States withdrew from the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) due to concerns about Russian advances in the area.