US tests hypersonic missile in Pacific as it aims to keep up with China and Russia
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on March 21, 2024
Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio/Andersen Air Force Base
B-52 crews take part in hypersonic weapon familiarization training at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on February 27, 2024.
CNN
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The US Air Force has tested a hypersonic cruise missile in the Pacific for the first time, in what analysts say is a signal to China that Washington still competes in a weapons arena where many perceive Beijing to have a distinct advantage.
