The US has fallen quite behind in the development of so-called hypersonic missiles. Several times people expressed surprise at tests of such nuclear-capable air-to-surface missiles in China and Russia. According to their own statements, Russian armed forces have already used “Kinzhal” missiles in the war in Ukraine. Now, the US Department of Defense has announced a successful test of the AGM-183A Rapid Response Weapon airborne weapon after reports of several failures.
The exercise took place off the west coast of California. This missile can fly five times the speed of sound and can hit targets with precision, it is said. This should allow the United States armed forces to remotely take their own positions in disputed areas. In addition, it expands precision hit skills, read the post. A Boeing B-52H long-range bomber launched and then deployed the hypersonic weapon on Saturday.
The Air Force spoke of a test that “made history”. “We are doing everything we can to get this groundbreaking weapon ready for combat use as soon as possible,” the statement said.
The Great Hypersonic Arms Race
Hypersonic missiles can be equipped with nuclear weapons just like ballistic missiles, but they fly in a lower orbit. In addition, they are remote-controlled and can change trajectories, making it much more difficult for them to be shot down by missile defense systems.
A race broke out between the US, Russia and China to develop these missiles. North Korea and at least four other countries are also said to be working on hypersonic technology.
Source: Krone
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