Claim: Russia's advanced missiles, like the nuclear-armed Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle, are designed to circumvent ground-based radars used by NORAD and Northcom.
Verdict: Correct (95% confidence)
Explanation: According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the Avangard is a hypersonic boost-glide vehicle designed to bypass U.S. missile defenses, which includes ground-based radars used by NORAD and Northcom. The BBC confirms that the Avangard can carry a nuclear weapon, supporting the claim of its nuclear capability. Additionally, a government source from war.gov states that hypersonic weapons challenge NORAD's ability to provide threat warning, indicating that these weapons ar...