Hyperactivity: Russia reveals mega-merger for production of hypersonic weapons

The creation and production of hypersonic weapons has become a priority for Russia, the deputy PM in charge of the weapons industry announced, revealing the merger of two state companies.

Speaking at a press conference dedicated to Armorer’s Day, Dmitry Rogozin said that at first he plans to create a “super holding” out of the companies Tactical Rocket Weaponry and NPO Mashinostroyeniya (Research and Production Union of Machine-building). The main idea behind the move is to start the development of hypersonic technology, he added.

Rogozin added that he personally was sure that the two major companies could together solve the task of creating hypersonic weapons. Hypersonic weapons are missiles and aircraft that are capable of reaching speeds of Mach 5 and more – or five times the speed of sound.

[link to rt.com]