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US Air Force tests Mach 5 hypersonic missile, claims shield penetration

The US Air Force has conducted flight tests of the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) as part of an accelerated development program. The missile's claimed ability to breach any missile defense shield is unverified, but the test signals progress in the US hypersonic arms race with China and Russia.

El Universoabout 21 hours agoUS, RU, CNCredibility 20%View source

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Mosaic Score7.1

Model confidence0.5

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.2

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activeGeopoliticsDefense6h ago

Russia — 272 developments

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developingDefense21h ago

US-Australia Conduct First Successful HACM Hypersonic Missile Flight Test

The US Air Force, in collaboration with Australia, successfully completed the first flight test of the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) over an Australian range. This event marks a significant milestone in the US-Australia long-range strike program, though operational deployment timelines remain unconfirmed. The test signals continued progress in US hypersonic weapons development amid global competition.

→ stable·↑2 signals·US, AU, RU +1Score 4.9