Hypersonic 'super-duper' missiles magnify US rivals risk
The United States marches into hypersonic weapon development as China and Russia loom. Trump highlights "super-duper" missiles while Pentagon pursues two main types: hypersonic glide vehicles and scramjet powered cruise missiles. A March Kauai test marked a milestone toward fielding capabilities in the early to mid 2020s.
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