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Detailed explanation-1: -The Avangard is a nuclear-capable, hypersonic missile system developed by Russia. It is also known by its alternate names - Project 4202 and Yu-74 - according to US-based think tank, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

Detailed explanation-2: -Russia has deployed its own hypersonic Kinzhal missiles in Ukraine, marking perhaps the first time such weapons have been used in war. And during a test last year, a Chinese hypersonic missile flew around the world before hitting its target. “China and Russia are the driver,” said Wolfe.

Detailed explanation-3: -As of December 2022, 8 Avangard-equipped UR-100NUTTHs are deployed with: 13th Red Banner Rocket Division at Yasny, Orenburg Oblast.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Avangard is one of the six “invincible” strategic weapons unveiled by Russian President Vladimir Putin on 1 March 2018. Russia claims the Avangard is capable of flying at hypersonic speeds of up to Mach 27 with both nuclear and conventional payloads.

Detailed explanation-5: -Who has hypersonic weapons? China, the U.S., and Russia have the most advanced capabilities, and several other countries are investigating the technology, including India, Japan, Australia, France, Germany and North Korea, which claims to have tested a hypersonic missile.