Hypersonic system Kinzhal, state-of-the-art laser systems now on duty in Southern Military District - Putin

SOCHI. May 18 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that several state-of-the-art Russian weapons which he mentioned in his latest address to the Federal Assembly have now entered service.

"I would note that several latest developments are now being in production and entering operational service. For example, the Kinzhal high-precision aircraft missile system, which was shown at the May 9 parade and state-of-the-art laser systems are now on experimental combat duty in the Southern Military District. The methods of their combat use are being intensively drilled," Putin said at a meeting dedicated to military capability development