Russia has finalised development of its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, a weapon that Western intelligence assesses could pose a significant threat to NATO defences, according to a classified alliance document.
The missile, known to NATO as SSC-X-9 Skyfall, can reach speeds of more than 900 kilometres per hour, is highly manoeuvrable and can be launched from mobile platforms, according to the document from NATO's intelligence department seen by German outlet Die Welt.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced successful tests of the missile three weeks ago.
What can the Burevestnik do?
The missile's nuclear reactor gives it a theoreticall
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