Hypersonic

The US Air Force has successfully tested a hypersonic missile. Such a missile goes so fast that counter-measures can't intercept it and it hits so hard that explosives are not necessary. The goal is unstoppable missiles that can maneuver at low altitude while being stealthy.

"This is a history-making moment, and this success paves the way for an affordable, long-range hypersonic system in the near term to strengthen national security," says Colin Whelan, Vice President of Advanced Technology at Raytheon Missiles & Defense. "This test proves we can deliver the first operational hypersonic scramjet, providing a significant increase in war-fighting capabilities."