China’s DF-17 medium-range ballistic missile, which is equipped with a hypersonic glide vehicle, was revealed during a military parade in 2019. Photo: Weibo
Explainer |
What are hypersonic weapons, and why is there a race between China, the US and others to develop them?
- Security experts have warned that the escalating competition could end in military conflict
- The high speed and manoeuvrability of such missiles is a challenge for air defence systems
China’s DF-17 medium-range ballistic missile, which is equipped with a hypersonic glide vehicle, was revealed during a military parade in 2019. Photo: Weibo
