Which nation is developing the Oreshnik hypersonic missile that was featured in the news?
Russia
2024 November
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Russia recently tested the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which can hit targets in the western United States and Europe and has a range of 3,000–5,500 kilometres. Like intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), it is unique in that it may carry many warheads. The deployment of this missile, according to President Vladimir Putin, was a major escalation in the continuing conflict and was a reaction to Ukraine's use of Western weapons. There are currently no reliable defences against the missile, which is made to be extremely accurate.