<p>China has test-launched a 6500 mph hypersonic missile earlier this year, say multiple media reports citing leaked US intelligence documents. The Sun has also said that the Chinese hypersonic missile even has the capability to penetrate US missile defence system. Media reports say that Beijing fired one of its experimental missiles, the DF-27 hypersonic glide vehicle on February 25.</p>

<p>BBC said that the leaked documents revealed that the hypersonic missile flew 1200 kilometres in 12 minutes.</p>

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<p>Hypersonic missiles have very high speeds (5 to 25 times that of sound) which make&nbsp;it very hard for conventional missile interception systems to strike them down. Hypersonic missiles can cover up to 8 kilometres per second. The immense speed forms a plasma cloud in front of them while in air and the cloud blocks radio waves thus making interception more difficult. Countries like the US, China, Russia and others are spending huge resources to perfect their hypersonic missiles as they are being seen as weapons that can can offer decisive advantage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hypersonic missile China fired reportedly belongs to third generation of its nuclear weapons.&nbsp;As reported by the Chinese media, the missile is capable of carrying 10 nuclear warheads and has a range of more than 14,000 km. This, in theory makes it capable of striking any location on Earth.</p>

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China has test-launched a 6500 mph hypersonic missile earlier this year, say multiple media reports citing leaked US intelligence documents. The Sun has also said that the Chinese hypersonic missile even has the capability to penetrate US missile defence system.

China has test-launched a 6500 mph hypersonic missile earlier this year, say multiple media reports citing leaked US intelligence documents. The Sun has also said that the Chinese hypersonic missile even has the capability to penetrate US missile defence system. Media reports say that Beijing fired one of its experimental missiles, the DF-27 hypersonic glide vehicle on February 25. BBC said that the leaked documents revealed that the hypersonic missile flew 1200 kilometres in 12 minutes. Watch | US Air Force National Guard employee arrested | Embarrassing breach includes top secret documents × Hypersonic missiles have very high speeds (5 to 25 times that of sound) which make it very hard for conventional missile interception systems to strike them down. Hypersonic missiles can cover up to 8 kilometres per second. The immense speed forms a plasma cloud in front of them while in air and the cloud blocks radio waves thus making interception more difficult. Countries like the US, China, Russia and others are spending huge resources to perfect their hypersonic missiles as they are being seen as weapons that can can offer decisive advantage. The hypersonic missile China fired reportedly belongs to third generation of its nuclear weapons. As reported by the Chinese media, the missile is capable of carrying 10 nuclear warheads and has a range of more than 14,000 km. This, in theory makes it capable of striking any location on Earth. Also Read | US documents leak case: Air National guardsman Jack Teixeira arrested The US intelligence leak has taken global politics by storm. The leak has revealed that US has been collecting information, even on allied countries. US authorities did focus on possibility of Russia being behind the leaks but now Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard has been arrested for allegedly leaking the documents. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

China fired hypersonic missile this year, say leaked US intelligence documents: Reports

<p>Amid tensions with Ukraine, President Vladimir&nbsp;Putin on Friday announced the country's defence forces had test-launched the <strong>Tsirkon hypersonic</strong> missile system.</p>

<p>"This morning, the Tsirkon hypersonic system was salvo-launched. This is our latest missile that can strike both naval and ground targets," President Putin said.</p>

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<p>The Russian president said the launch was aimed at "enhancing <strong>Russia’s</strong> security and defence capability". &nbsp;"Tests were successful and impeccable," the Russian president added.</p>

<p>The move comes as tensions continue on the<strong> Ukraine border</strong> amid repeated warning from the US that Russia has amassed over 100,000 troops on the Ukrainian border.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Russia's news agency TASS quoting a local newspaper reported that Russian troops are set to receive Very Short-Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) <strong>Gibka-S systems</strong> next year. The Gibka-S system was tested by Russian forces two years ago.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Ready to engage in diplomacy with Russia, says US</strong></p>

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<p>Reports say the Gibka-S missiles can intercept drones, <strong>cruise missiles</strong> and high-precision weapons at low and&nbsp;limited visibility.</p>

<p>In a bid to de-escalate tensions, Russia's foreign ministry said its officials are ready for "direct dialogue" with NATO on security guarantees.</p>

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<p><strong>NATO</strong> chief &nbsp;Jens Stoltenberg had offered to start talks with Russian officials year next year without setting a date to discuss the situation in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia had earlier submitted a document on security guarantees to NATO and the US underling its concerns while emphasising that the Western military alliance should not extend its influence in the east and desist from giving NATO membership to former Soviet block countries referring to Ukraine.</p>

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Amid tensions with Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin on Friday announced the country's defence forces had test-launched the Tsirkon hypersonic missile system. "This morning, the Tsirkon hypersonic system was salvo-launched.

Amid tensions with Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin on Friday announced the country's defence forces had test-launched the Tsirkon hypersonic missile system. "This morning, the Tsirkon hypersonic system was salvo-launched. This is our latest missile that can strike both naval and ground targets," President Putin said. Also Read | Amid tensions with Ukraine, Russia plans 'urgent burial of corpses': Report The Russian president said the launch was aimed at "enhancing Russia’s security and defence capability". "Tests were successful and impeccable," the Russian president added. The move comes as tensions continue on the Ukraine border amid repeated warning from the US that Russia has amassed over 100,000 troops on the Ukrainian border. Meanwhile, Russia's news agency TASS quoting a local newspaper reported that Russian troops are set to receive Very Short-Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) Gibka-S systems next year. The Gibka-S system was tested by Russian forces two years ago. Watch: Ready to engage in diplomacy with Russia, says US Reports say the Gibka-S missiles can intercept drones, cruise missiles and high-precision weapons at low and limited visibility. In a bid to de-escalate tensions, Russia's foreign ministry said its officials are ready for "direct dialogue" with NATO on security guarantees. Also Read: Ukraine conducts military drill with US-made anti-tank missiles NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg had offered to start talks with Russian officials year next year without setting a date to discuss the situation in Ukraine. Russia had earlier submitted a document on security guarantees to NATO and the US underling its concerns while emphasising that the Western military alliance should not extend its influence in the east and desist from giving NATO membership to former Soviet block countries referring to Ukraine. (With inputs from Agencies)

Amid row with Ukraine, Russia tests Tsirkon hypersonic missile system

China has denied reports that it tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile earlier this year, insisting instead that it was a routine space vehicle and not an addition to its air weaponry. China said, "This was not a missile, this was a spacecraft, this is of great significance for reducing the cost of spacecraft use."

China denies nuclear-capable hypersonic missile test report

Russian President Vladimir Putin on January 9 oversaw military exercises from a naval vessel in the Black Sea near Crimea, including the test launch of a hypersonic air-launched Kinzhal missile. A pair of MiG-31K interceptor jets test fired the Kinzhal (Dagger) missile at a target on a military test site. The exercise involved several navy vessels. #WION #Russia #Putin #BlackSea #Crimea

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