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At full power, the laser weapon system can destroy small attack boats, drones and other asymmetric threats.

A new arms race is in the works as the United States, China and others push to move the hard-to-stop weapons from the experimental stage to the operational.

Hypersonic Missiles: A Visual Anthology

United States

China

Russia

India

Environment, Science & Technology

Military & Security

The U.S. and the Balance of Power

The United States, China, Russia and other countries are racing to develop hypersonic missile technology. In this visual anthology, we take a brief look at the evolution of hypersonic technology and how it will change the nature of warfare.

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Hypersonic Missiles: A Visual Anthology