hypersonic missiles
Coverage of hypersonic missiles in the Nexus archive.
- US Navy’s Zumwalt destroyer falling behind the hypersonic times
The US Navy's Zumwalt-class destroyers are delayed in acquiring hypersonic missiles, with the GAO reporting a 24-month setback. The ships face challenges in establishing a credible combat role amid past issues of shifting missions, immature technologies, and rising costs.
- Russia exploits Ukraine's shortage of Patriots to strike with hypersonic missiles
Russia is exploiting Ukraine's shortage of Patriot missile systems to conduct attacks using hypersonic missiles. A Russian strike occurred in Kyiv's Podil district, as noted in the article's reference to the event on June 2, 2026.
- Ukraine bracing for ‘significant air attack’ from Russian hypersonic missiles — day after Putin orders military to prep retaliations options
Ukraine is preparing for a potential significant air attack using Russian hypersonic missiles, following a directive from Russian President Vladimir Putin to military forces to ready retaliation options. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the threat, calling it 'Russian madness' on social media.