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US Darpa launches hypersonic missile program to counter China

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The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) is initiating a program to develop a new generation of air-breathing hypersonic cruise missiles. This initiative aims to counter China's advancements in similar technology, which was showcased in a military parade last year. The project seeks innovative propulsion systems, fuels, and thermal management solutions to enable missiles capable of hypersonic flight across a wide range of distances and launch platforms. AI

RANK_REASON Significant development in military technology and geopolitical competition. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US Darpa launches hypersonic missile program to counter China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ling Xin ·

    US scrambles to match China’s air-breathing hypersonic missiles with Darpa programme

    A year after China unveiled the world’s first operational air-breathing hypersonic missiles, the United States is launching a programme to double down on developing similar weapons. The US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) will bring contractors together later thi…

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