China tested new space capability with hypersonic missile: Report
3 years, 2 months ago

China tested new space capability with hypersonic missile: Report

Al Jazeera  

Financial Times says launch of nuclear-capable missile in August took US intelligence by surprise. China has tested a new space capability with a hypersonic missile, according to the Financial Times. The missile circled the Earth at low orbit before speeding towards its target, according to the sources, “demonstrating an advanced space capability that caught US intelligence by surprise”. However, two said the “test showed that China had made astounding progress on hypersonic weapons and was far more advanced than US officials realised”. While countries like the US have developed systems designed to defend against cruise and ballistic missiles, the ability to track and take down a hypersonic missile remains questionable.

History of this topic

US says Russia may launch hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine again, downplays threat
1 week, 5 days ago
Russia has used its hypersonic Oreshnik missile for the first time. What are its capabilities?
2 weeks, 1 day ago
A missile test by China marks its growing nuclear ambitions
2 weeks, 2 days ago
The risks of ballistic missile use in Ukraine and West Asia
3 weeks, 1 day ago
India first to develop long-range hypersonic missile: Defence experts
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Hypersonic, ballistic missile launches underscore India's weapons prowess
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Hypersonic missiles: The age of AI is raising risk levels
1 month ago
How DRDO’s successful hypersonic missile test will boost India’s deterrence capability
Trending News
1 month ago
India in elite club after successful long-range hypersonic missile test
1 month ago
Why India's hypersonic missile test is a strategic game-changer
1 month ago
How India's hypersonic missile test puts China, Pakistan on notice
1 month ago
India’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile Test Successful
1 month, 1 week ago
Another Russian scientist jailed for treason: What are hypersonic missiles he was working on?
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Suspected North Korean hypersonic missile exploded in flight, South Korea says
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Japan, US Sign Deal to Develop Hypersonic Missile Intercept System
6 months ago
North Korea tests cruise missile with ‘super-large warhead’
8 months ago
North Korea says Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new hypersonic weapon
8 months, 3 weeks ago
N. Korea says it tested a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile that is easier to hide
8 months, 3 weeks ago
North Korea says it tested a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile that’s easier to hide
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Lagging Behind Russia, USA Announces Test Of Hypersonic Missile; Putin Already Using Them In Ukraine
9 months ago
North Korea celebrates progress in hypersonic missile designed to strike US targets
9 months ago
North Korea claims progress in developing a hypersonic missile designed to strike distant US targets
9 months ago
North Korea claims progress in development of hypersonic missile
9 months ago
North Korea is testing hypersonic missiles. How do they work?
11 months, 1 week ago
North Korea tests hypersonic missile: What is this warhead, how does it work?
11 months, 1 week ago
North Korea says it has tested new hypersonic missile that could reach Japan
11 months, 1 week ago
North Korea says it test-fired hypersonic missile
11 months, 1 week ago
North Korea says it tested a solid-fuel missile tipped with a hypersonic weapon
11 months, 1 week ago
Hypersonic Missiles Are Game-Changers, and America Doesn’t Have Them
1 year, 3 months ago
Iran has a new hypersonic missile. Here’s what that means for the Middle East
1 year, 6 months ago
Iran unveils what it calls a hypersonic missile able to beat air defenses amid tensions with US
1 year, 6 months ago
Iran's new 'hypersonic' missile - 'Conqueror' - can defeat any regional defence system: Report
1 year, 6 months ago
China tests new hypersonic missile to attack US Navy, destroys aircraft carrier in simulation drills6
1 year, 6 months ago
What are the hypersonic missiles Russia is using in Ukraine?
1 year, 9 months ago
The UK and its Aukus allies push on towards hypersonic weapons and AI technology
2 years ago
Iran says it has built hypersonic ballistic missile
2 years, 1 month ago
Iran claims to have developed hypersonic missile
2 years, 1 month ago
North Korea’s missile launches demonstrate growing capabilities
2 years, 1 month ago
US Army and Navy launch rocket successfully testing hypersonic weapon
2 years, 1 month ago
Russia shows off military might during Zircon hypersonic cruise missile test launch at sea
2 years, 6 months ago
North Korea launches ballistic missile in 14th test this year
2 years, 7 months ago
Russia’s Sarmat and China’s YJ-21: What the missile tests mean
2 years, 8 months ago
Australia, UK, US alliance to develop hypersonic missiles
2 years, 8 months ago
China, India and Russia have advantages on hypersonic, says US Senator
2 years, 9 months ago
Understanding hypersonic weapons
2 years, 9 months ago
Hypersonic missiles: Why is Russia using them in Ukraine?
2 years, 9 months ago
Russia says it used hypersonic missiles in Ukraine again
2 years, 9 months ago
Putin fires hypersonic missile at Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago
Russia says it used hypersonic missiles in Ukraine for first time
2 years, 9 months ago
North Korea confirms latest tests as Kim visits weapons factory
2 years, 10 months ago

Discover Related