Russia set for joint naval drills ‘with hypersonic missile’ as major security summit begins

Russia is due to take part in a joint naval exercise with China and South Africa that could see the test launch of a hypersonic cruise missile – as Western leaders assemble for a major security conference. A frigate armed with the Zircon weapon has been deployed for 10 days of joint drills in the Indian Ocean, which will coincide with the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine on 24 February. Putin ‘to throw everything’ at new attack – war latest The vessel docked in Cape Town last weekend, emblazoned with the letters Z and V – notorious symbols…