ASSESSMENTS

Hypersonic Missiles: A Visual Anthology

Jan 21, 2018 | 15:36 GMT

Sailors aboard the USS Ponce demonstrate a ship-mounted laser weapon system.

Sailors aboard the USS Ponce demonstrate a ship-mounted laser weapon system.

(JOHN F. WILLIAMS/U.S. Navy)

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....