China has showcased its advanced YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile, a weapon that analysts believe could significantly challenge the dominance of U.S. aircraft carriers in the Pacific.

State media footage reportedly shows a Chinese Type 055 destroyer launching the YJ-20, also known as the Eagle Strike-20. The missile is designed to travel at hypersonic speeds, maneuver during flight, and evade interception, making it one of Beijing's most advanced anti-ship weapons.

China Unveils YJ-20 Hypersonic Missile | New Threat to U.S. Aircraft Carriers?

The B-2 is being adapted to carry hypersonic missiles travelling at Mach 5. Stealth means no warning. Speed means no intercept. Here is what this combination changes about modern strike warfare.

B-2 is now a hypersonic missile launcher! Here is what a Mach 5 weapon dropped from a stealth bomber actually changes

The B-52 — first flown in 1952 — is the primary launch platform for America's Mach 5+ hypersonic missiles. A 1950s bomber carrying 2030s weapons technology.

A bomber built in the 1950s is now America's testbed for Mach 5 hypersonic weapons

A true hypersonic missile exceeds Mach 5 and manoeuvres inside the atmosphere. These weapons endure extreme heat and use advanced aerodynamics to actively dodge air defence systems.

What makes a fighter jet missile truly hypersonic? know the parameters

The dramatic moment an Iranian missile — claimed on social platforms to be the hypersonic Fattah-2 — evades over ten Israeli interceptors and strikes Israeli territory amid the escalating Middle East conflict. The viral footage shows interceptor rockets launching skyward as the projectile continues straight toward its target, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in current air defenses.

While Iran officially unveiled the Fattah-2 hypersonic missile with maneuverable glide capabilities and extended range, confirmation of its actual use in this engagement remains unverified by major international media.

Israel-Iran War: Iran Claims 'Fattah-2' Used in War Against US, Israel 

Iran has deployed its most advanced long-range ballistic missile, the Khorramshahr-4, inside an IRGC underground “missile city,” signaling a shift toward a more offensive deterrence posture

Iranian Khorramshahr 4 Ballistic Missile Deployed in IRGC 'Missile City' 

The United States has fallen behind Russia and China in the hypersonic missile race, missing its deadline to field the first operational hypersonic weapon despite years of development. 


US falls behind in missile race, deployment of Dark Eagle hypersonic missile delayed 

North Korea's 2026 missile tests show a move toward tactical nuclear use and mass production. Kim Jong Un aims to cement the nation as a permanent nuclear power through new five-year goals.

'North Korea’s missile tests': What they reveals about its long-term strategy

Russia has announced plans to deploy its latest nuclear-powered hypersonic missiles, marking a significant escalation in its strategic weapons capabilities.

Russia to Deploy Latest Nuclear Powered Hypersonic Missiles

China claims a breakthrough in hypersonic missile technology, developing a solar-powered system that extracts boron directly from seawater. Boron is a key fuel for hypersonic missile engines, and this innovation could significantly enhance China’s strategic capabilities. Scientists say the method is efficient and scalable, marking a major step in military technology

China Unlocks Tech To Power Hypersonic Missile From Seawater 

North Korea has revealed the Hwasong-11Ma, a new hypersonic missile system, at its annual arms exhibition in Pyongyang. Mounted on a 10-wheeled transporter-erector-launcher capable of carrying two missiles, the Hwasong-11Ma uses a boost-glide vehicle in place of a traditional warhead. While its design is based on the Hwasong-11 series, doubts remain over the actual capability of North Korea’s hypersonic weapons program.

North Korea Unveils NEW Hypersonic Missile! 

Taiwan’s latest hypersonic missiles allow for precise long-range strikes on China’s vital infrastructure and military installations. Watch this report for more details!

Taiwan boosts defence with hypersonic missiles, aims for deep strikes into China

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (Nov. 28) threatened to strike its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile at the “decision-making centres” in Ukraine's capital Kyiv.

Putin threatens to hit 'decision-making centres' in Kyiv, plans to increase production of Oreshnik missiles

Chinese researchers have announced a significant advancement in radar technology, potentially escalating the global race for hypersonic weapons. Watch in for more details!

Chinese interception radar system capable of tracking hypersonic missiles

The Houthis have released a video of a hypersonic missile, claiming that the rebels developed it on their own. What will be the repercussions of a growing war arsenal, on the Red Sea hostilities?

Yemen's Houthi rebels develop hypersonic missile

Iran is emerging as a global leader in the production of cheap and lethal weapons. The country is investing heavily in its indigenous defence industry. These days, its focus is on hypersonic missiles. An important weapon in modern warfare. We get you more details in this story.

Fattah II: Iran's latest hypersonic missile

The first Su-34 multifunctional bomber crew to launch a Kinzhal air-launched hypersonic missile on Ukraine in the ongoing conflict is expected to get the state prize for pulling off this extraordinary feat.

Russian Su-34 fighter can now fire hypersonic missiles

According to the head of Russia's largest shipyard, in an interview with the state-run RIA news agency that was published on Monday, Russia is now assembling hypersonic Zircon missiles for its new nuclear submarines.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia equipping submarines with hypersonic missiles

France has for the first time tested a hypersonic glide vehicle, a warhead that defies interception thanks to its unpredictable trajectory. A new arms race is afoot. Russia, China and US are aggressively pursuing development and deployment of advanced hypersonic weapons, while others are starting or scaling up their programs. Hypersonic weapons travel 5 times faster than the speed of sound. Conventional weapons have predictable paths, while hypersonic missiles manoeuvre more in flight. Hypersonic rob the adversaries of reaction time and traditional defeat mechanisms.

Hypersonic weapons rob enemies of reaction time & traditional defeat mechanisms; France joins race

Iran claims to have unveiled its first hypersonic missile 'Fattah'. Is the missile all hype or is it truly hypersonic? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Iran unveils first hypersonic missile 'Fattah'

China has recently completed the construction of the most powerful wind tunnel in the world, located in the mountainous Huairou district of northern Beijing. The wind tunnel, called JF-22, has a diameter of 4 metres (13 feet) and can generate incredibly high airflow speeds of up to 10 kilometres (6.

World’s most powerful wind tunnel opens in Beijing, here’s how it will boost China’s hypersonic ambitions

Ukraine on Wednesday denied claims of Russia destroying a US-made Patriot missile defence system using its hypersonic missile during an air strike on Kyiv. On Tuesday, the defence ministry of Russia made the assertion after carrying out an overnight air raid on the Ukrainian capital.

Ukraine refutes claims of Russia destroying Patriot defence system using hypersonic missile

Ukraine announced on Saturday that it has downed a Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missile for the first time amid continuous attacks by Moscow that took place in the night between last Wednesday and Thursday in Kyiv.

Explained | Ukraine downs Russia’s hypersonic Kinzhal missile. Here’s all you need to know

Hypersonic Weapon Systems (HWS) have been in the limelight after Russia used them against Ukraine. Now this weapons system is being considered a game changer in modern warfare. China, Russia, and the US are among the few nations that possess hypersonic missiles. But there is one more nation working in the shadows on an indigenously developed hypersonic weapons system. Is India already armed and ready with these missiles? Watch Game Plan with Shivan Chanana.

Is India already on course to have hypersonic missiles? | Wion Game Plan

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