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Russia hits Ukraine with hypersonic missile after rejecting peacekeeping plan
Following Russia's rejection of a proposed UN peacekeeping mission for Eastern Ukraine, Russian forces have reportedly launched a hypersonic missile at Ukrainian military targets....
Russia strikes Ukraine with Kinzhal hypersonic missile: Why it matters
Russia has reportedly used its Kinzhal hypersonic missile against Ukrainian military targets. This weapon's speed and precision are intended to disrupt and undermine U.S.-led NATO defense strategies i...
Russia Uses New Hypersonic Missile in Ukraine
Russia has reportedly deployed a newly developed hypersonic missile system during operations in Ukraine, marking a significant advancement in its military capabilities....
Russia Uses New Hypersonic Missile in Ukraine
Recent news reports indicate that Russia has deployed a new type of hypersonic missile in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The use of advanced weaponry suggests an intensification of military engage...
Russia fires hypersonic missile at target in Ukraine near NATO border
Russian military has launched a hypersonic missile towards a designated target located close to the Ukrainian territory that borders NATO countries. This action underscores Russia's capability and rea...
Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to West
Russia has utilized its recently developed hypersonic ballistic missile system in an extensive assault against Ukrainian targets as part of escalating military actions. This move is seen by many analy...
Russia Fires Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile At Ukraine
According to reports, Russia has fired a hypersonic missile known as ORESHNIK at Ukraine. This kinetic weapon deployment represents a significant escalation in military technology usage during the ong...
Russia’s use of Oreshniks was a response to 3 recent provocations
The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed on Friday that Russia used its formidable new Oreshnik hypersonic weapons for the second time in response to recent provocations, targeting Ukrainian facilities ...
Russian Hypersonic Missile Used for First Time Since 2024, in Strike Near NATO Border
Russia has reportedly launched its hypersonic missile, which marks the first usage since the year indicated as '2024'. The missile was aimed at a target close to the border with NATO countries. This m...
Russia Fires Kh-47 Mkh Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile in Attacks on Ukraine
Russian forces have launched an attack on Ukraine using the Kh-47 MKh Kinzhal hypersonic missile. At least four fatalities were reported as a result of these strikes....
China’s New Hypersonic Missile Plan to Make the U.S. Navy Obsolete at ‘Mach 5’
A leaked Pentagon report suggests that China's new hypersonic and anti-ship missiles could render U.S. aircraft carriers ineffective in the Western Pacific due to their speed and range. Weapons like t...
China Shows First Launch of Hypersonic Missile YJ-20
China has unveiled its first launch of the hypersonic missile YJ-20. The demonstration marks a significant advancement in China's military technology and highlights its growing capabilities in hyperso...
Russia likely moving nuclear hypersonic missiles that are hard to intercept to Belarus
US researchers have analyzed satellite imagery and concluded that Russia may be deploying new nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles at an eastern Belarusian airbase. This move could enhance Russia's cap...
Russia’s Yasen-Class Attack Submarine Is in America’s Backyard with a Mach 9 ‘Hypersonic Punch’
Russia's Yasen-class nuclear attack submarines are increasingly becoming the spearhead of Vladimir Putin's 'blue water' navy. The newest submarine, Perm, incorporates a quiet and long-endurance reacto...
China Has 600 ‘Mach 5’ Hypersonic Missiles Ready to Strike the U.S. Navy’s Aircraft Carrier Fleet
A Pentagon briefing cited by the New York Times indicates that China has developed a significant inventory of hypersonic missiles, approximately 600 in number, targeting U.S. naval assets such as airc...
Russia fires hypersonic missile at target in Ukraine near NATO border
Russia has launched a hypersonic missile targeting an area in Ukraine close to NATO member states' borders, highlighting the increasing military tensions and showcasing Russia's advanced weaponry capa...
UK, Germany and France call Russia’s Oreshnik attack on Ukraine ‘unacceptable’
Ukraine is investigating Russia's use of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile against civilian infrastructure as a potential war crime. The UK, Germany, and France have condemned this attack, describing it...
N. Korea Holds Hypersonic Missile Test Amid 'Geopolitical Crisis'
North Korea has conducted another hypersonic missile test, underscoring its ongoing military advancements and challenging regional stability....
China’s New YJ-20 Hypersonic Missile Has a Message for the U.S. Navy
China has released video showing what it calls a 'finalization test' of its ship-launched YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile fired from a Type 055 destroyer, indicating successful deployment and targe...
China tests new hypersonic anti-ship missile
Chinese military media have released footage showing a live firing of the YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile from a Type 055 destroyer belonging to the People's Liberation Army Navy. This marks the fi...