Russia has developed a new guided missile, the X-BPLA, which can be used as part of the armament system for drones and helicopters, a source in Russia's defense industry told Sputnik.

"X-BPLA is a new development based on guided missiles from the Kornet-D missile system. It will become part of the armament system of the combat drones, for example, Forpost and Inokhodets, as well as Ka-52 helicopter," the source said.

The missile has had several successful launches off a Ka-52M helicopter and off Inokhodets, Forpost, and Altius drones, the source added.

Russia's new hypersonic missile, the Zircon

Late in November, Russia's Defense Ministry announced another successful test launch of the country's Zircon hypersonic missile, which was launched from the sea. 

Russia, the US, China, and France, have been experimenting with the Mach 5 missiles.

The frigate Admiral Gorshkov performed another test firing with a hypersonic missile Zircon#MinistryOfDefence #MOD #Zircon pic.twitter.com/wEUKDDXMUi

— Минобороны России (@mod_russia) November 29, 2021

The missile has recently undergone a number of tests, as Russia seeks to supply its warships and submarines with it.

Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed the development of the new weapon when he addressed the nation in February 2019, citing that the missile is capable of hitting targets at sea or on land 1,000 km away.