hypersonic missile
Coverage of hypersonic missile in the Nexus archive.
- China in hot pursuit of a wave-skimming hypersonic edge
China is developing a sea-skimming hypersonic missile that could transform naval warfare in the Pacific, though significant technical and operational challenges remain. The Chinese Academy of Sciences has initiated a low-altitude hypersonic flight research program, as reported by the South China Morning Post.
- Could China make a sea-skimming hypersonic missile a real nightmare for the US?
China's Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has launched a research program to develop low-altitude hypersonic flight technology, potentially enabling sea-skimming missiles that could challenge US Navy defenses. The program aims to create a hypersonic missile traveling over five times the speed of sound while evading radar detection.
- Can You Stop a Hypersonic Missile?
The article examines the challenges of defending against hypersonic missiles due to their speed and maneuverability, with Hacker News comments highlighting ongoing discussions about their implications for global security.
- Putin's 'unstoppable' hypersonic missile 'strikes RUSSIAN targets in humiliating blunder'
Putin's 'unstoppable' hypersonic missile struck Russian targets in a reported blunder, resulting in humiliation. The incident highlights potential issues with the missile's accuracy or targeting systems.
- Putin's 'unstoppable' hypersonic missile 'strikes RUSSIAN targets in humiliating blunder'
Putin's 'unstoppable' hypersonic missile mistakenly struck Russian targets, resulting in a humiliating blunder. The incident highlights a significant error in the missile's targeting system.
- Russia warns of major Kyiv attacks
Russia warned of major attacks on Kyiv, urging diplomats to leave, following weekend strikes including a hypersonic missile. Analysts suggest Russia is losing momentum, with Ukraine gaining ground for the first time since summer 2024, indicating a potential shift in the war's favor.
- 2 dead, dozens wounded after Russia launches large attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, using a hypersonic missile with nuclear capabilities, resulting in two deaths and dozens of injuries. The attack occurred on Sunday and marks a significant escalation in the conflict.
- 2 dead, dozens wounded after Russia launches large attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, using a hypersonic missile with nuclear capabilities, resulting in 2 deaths and dozens of injuries.
- Russia pounds Ukraine’s capital with hypersonic missile
Russia attacked Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, overnight on Saturday using drones and ballistic missiles. The strike marked a significant escalation in the conflict, with reports of infrastructure damage and civilian casualties.
- Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia used the hypersonic Oreshnik missile during a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least two deaths. The attack marks a significant escalation in the conflict.
- At least four killed in Kyiv airstrikes as Zelenskyy claims hypersonic missile used during attacks
At least four people were killed in Kyiv following Russian airstrikes, with President Zelenskyy alleging the use of a hypersonic missile during the attacks. A trade center was among the targets, as confirmed by the provided imagery.