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Nations Rush Ahead With Hypersonic Weapons Amid Arms Race Fear

The X-51A Waverider was a prototype hypersonic missile capable of flying at Mach 5.1 for hundreds of miles. The Air Force is stepping up its development of similar weapons. (U.S. Air Force)
The X-51A Waverider was a prototype hypersonic missile capable of flying at Mach 5.1 for hundreds of miles. The Air Force is stepping up its development of similar weapons. (U.S. Air Force)

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