Beijing: China is continuously working on its plans to rule the world. His new weapon in this direction can be Hypersonic Cruise Missile. This missile is equipped with space capabilities. In a shocking report in the Financial Times, the whole world has panicked. It was told in this report that China has tested a hypersonic missile equipped with new space capabilities. Beijing launched this nuclear-capable missile in August, which orbited in low-Earth orbit before reaching its target. However, the report said that this missile missed the target by 20 miles i.e. 32 kilometers.
The hypersonic glide vehicle was carried by a Long March rocket. Although its launch is often announced, this time in August this testing was kept secret. The report said that the US is also in a panic over the hypersonic weapons being developed by China. Along with China, the United States, Russia, and at least five other countries are working on hypersonic technology.
What are hypersonic missiles?
Hypersonic missiles are similar to conventional ballistic missiles. They are capable of carrying nuclear weapons and they can be launched at a speed more than five times the speed of sound. Ballistic missiles fly high in space in an arc to reach their target, while hypersonic missiles reach their targets at a higher speed by going into the lower part of the atmosphere.
Is hypersonic missile dangerous?
A hypersonic missile is capable of going anywhere and in any position (very slow, often like subsonic cruise missiles). Enemies find it difficult to track and defend against it. Countries like the US have developed systems designed to protect against cruise and ballistic missiles. At the same time, tracking and shooting down the hypersonic missile still remains impossible.
America cause for concern
A recent report by the US Congressional Research Service (CRS) expressed concern that China is aggressively developing hypersonic and other missile technologies. This is a kind of challenge to the strength of America. It was told that after this missile testing, tension has arisen between China and America. At the same time, Beijing has also intensified military activity near Taiwan and wants to make it back its part.
