hypersonic

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Generally speaking, a hypersonic missile travels at least five times the speed of sound and can maneuver in flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Despite the blackout on the missile’s details, the product appears designed to overcome the Pacific “tyranny of distance,” in part by exploiting the speedy hypersonic response time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The UUV technology is the first signature project under Aukus's Pillar Two, where the partner countries work together on "advanced capabilities" in areas such as long-range hypersonic missiles, undersea robotics and AI.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Among the weapons Russia used during the barrage was its Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which can travel 10 times the speed of sound and is capable of carrying nuclear warheads, according to Moscow.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The most visionary of the brain busters pined for the day when a pilot could take one of their creations for a hypersonic joy ride: Mach 5 or faster.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly