This is reported by TASS with reference to a source close to the military-industrial complex.

It is noted that the combat training launch will be carried out during joint exercises with the naval forces of South Africa and China.

“In the course of the upcoming exercises in February with the navies of South Africa and China, for the first time during such an event, an episode with a combat training launch of the hypersonic Zircon from a ship will be worked out,” the report says.

Earlier it was reported that the frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" will take part in exercises with the Chinese and South African navies.

There was also information that a contract for the construction of six frigates would be signed at the Army-2023 forum.