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US Still 'Playing Catch-Up' in Hypersonic Weapons Race

A new Zircon hypersonic cruise missile is launched by the frigate Admiral Gorshkov of the Russian navy from the White Sea, in the north of Russia, July 19, 2021. (AP)
 

By    |   Thursday, 07 March 2024 07:35 AM EST

Even if an upcoming highly anticipated hypersonic missile test goes off without a hitch, national security experts fear the U.S. will still be "playing catch-up" with adversaries China and Russia, which both possess working, deployable versions of the advanced weaponry.

The War Zone reports that the presence of an AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon hypersonic missile at the Andersen Air Force Base in Guam could signal a live-fire test could be imminent.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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Even if an upcoming highly anticipated hypersonic missile test goes off without a hitch, national security experts fear the U.S. will still be "playing catch-up" with adversaries China and Russia, which both possess working, deployable versions of the advanced weaponry.
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