China reportedly tested Hypersonic missiles

[President Johnson]

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China reportedly tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic glide vehicle from an near-orbital trajectory in August, amid an intensifying race for the next generation of long-range weapons that are harder to detect and intercept.

The United States and Russia have conducted tests of hypersonic weapons in recent months, and North Korea said last month it had tested a newly developed hypersonic missile.

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WHY IT MATTERS

The recent tests are the moves in a dangerous arms race in which smaller Asian nations are striving to develop advanced long-range missiles, alongside major military powers.

Hypersonic weapons, and FOBS, could be a concern as they can potentially evade missile shields and early warning systems.

Some experts cautioned against hype surrounding missiles such as the one China tested in August.

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[dead0man]

"hypersonic missiles" are the most overrated weapon since the flamethrower.

[Sirius_]

The United States has had hypersonic missiles for decades.

[CumbrianLefty]

"hypersonic missiles" are the most overrated weapon since the flamethrower.

But that's not really the point tbf, its actually about willy waving innit.

[FrancoAgo]

The United States has had hypersonic missiles for decades.

Not of the type in question

[ibagli]

The United States has had hypersonic missiles for decades.

Not of the type in question

The USA launched its first orbital hypersonic glide vehicle in 1981. It happened to have landing gear and seven seats on it, but that made it harder to do, not easier.

[FrancoAgo]

The United States has had hypersonic missiles for decades.

Not of the type in question

The USA launched its first orbital hypersonic glide vehicle in 1981. It happened to have landing gear and seven seats on it, but that made it harder to do, not easier.

it was not anti ship/surface target missile