54K views · 560 reactions | MISSILE LAUNCH: Russian President Vladimir Putin observed a test launch Wednesday of a new hypersonic nuclear missile, declaring that the weapon is impossible to intercept and an "excellent New Year's gift to the nation." The missile, known as the Avangard, will enter service in 2019, after being introduced as part of an array of new nuclear weapons in March. https://abcn.ws/2EQJe3l | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir | Facebook

China's Hypersonic Boost Glide ReEntry Vehicle Wu -14. As of now it has been declared operational. The Wu-14 is a strategic weapon designed to deliver nuclear warhead you flying at an altitude lower and avoid being intercepted by Ballistic Missile Defence Missiles. The launch system is nicely explained in this video. India's K-15 and K-4 ballistic missiles also have similar warheads but its diagrams and pictures are a highly guarded secret. | Next Generation Weapons Technology