Event Brief
Russia says missile shield can reach satellites and stop hypersonics
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: Russia says its new air-defense missile system can reach satellites and counter hypersonic threats, citing a 2021 test launch.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Russia says its new missile shield can reach satellites and stop hypersonics, pointing to a single 2021 launch as public proof.
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 7:42 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Russia is presenting the system’s capabilities and citing a prior 2021 launch as public proof.
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