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US defense officials admitted that it failed a test of its hypersonic missile mere days after China successfully tested its own.

Cold War Worries

But officials are hopeful the failure will reveal useful information. 

US Embarrassingly Fails Hypersonic Test Days After Chinese Success

China launched a hypersonic missile test in late August that took the United States government by surprise.

Circle the Globe

"We have no idea how they did this."

US Officials Shocked by Chinese Missile Test That Went All the Way Around the Earth

DARPA and the Air Force successfully flight tested a hypersonic missile that "breathes" the air around it to propel itself faster.

Don't Blink

The military sees hypersonic weapons as a major weapon of the future.

DARPA Successfully Launched an "Air-Breathing" Hypersonic Missile

U.S. defense contractor Raytheon just signed a $63.3 million contract with DARPA to develop a "tactical boost glide" (TBG) hypersonic weapons program.

Tactical Boost Glide

The awe-inspiring missile would deliver deadly payloads at five times the speed of sound.

US Military to Develop Hypersonic "Tactical Boost Glide" Weapon

New York to London in 3 hours and for half the price? Yes please. 

Hypersonic Travel May Become a Reality Sooner Than You Think

Hypersonic missiles and drones may be coming to a world near you.

Hypersonic Missiles May Be a Reality in the Next Decade

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