“The hypersonic sea-based complex Zircon has also already been used in battle. The hypersonic units of the intercontinental range Avangard (and) the laser systems Peresvet are on combat duty,” said Putin during his address, as translated by Reuters. Putin, speaking to the Russian parliament in his annual state-of-the-nation address, announced that the Zircon missile, hypersonic glide vehicle Avangard and laser-based weapon for air defence Peresvet were on combat duty. New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday confirmed that the 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile had been used in battle, presenting a new challenge to the embattled Ukrainian air defence systems in...