The race for the two miles-a-second super weapons that Putin says turn targets to dust
Summary
Countries around the world are working to develop hypersonic missiles, which can travel more than five times the speed of sound. China, Russia, and the US are leading in this area, with China currently having the most advanced technology. These weapons are part of a larger global competition among nations.Key Facts
- Hypersonic missiles can travel at speeds exceeding five times the speed of sound.
- China displayed its DF-17 hypersonic missiles publicly in 2019 and has continued to improve them.
- Russia and China are regarded as leading in this technology; the US is trying to catch up, while the UK does not yet have its own.
- Other countries like North Korea and Iran claim to have made advancements in hypersonic missile technology.
- The US is working on its own hypersonic missile called Dark Eagle as part of its defense strategy.
- Western countries initially focused on counter-terrorism and missed China’s military advancements over the decades.
- The global race for these weapons is seen as an aspect of current international tensions similar to the Cold War era.
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