US Air Force Tests Hypersonic Airbreathing Weapon Concept Missile Amid Arms Race With China & Russia

The US has conducted a successful test flight of the Hypersonic Airbreathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) missile. The US Pentagon also said that the test flight demonstrated improved capabilities and performance. The US Defence Department said its hypersonic portfolio now includes two feasible hypersonic airbreathing missile designs. The US Pentagon said that these missile designs from Lockheed Martin and Raytheon can be further developed in the future. US military experts say that the HAWC is a prime example of Washington’s commitment to stay ahead in the hypersonic weapons race. In recent years, the US has made significant investments in hypersonic weapons research and development. Experts say that the new test of the HAWC is a part of a larger effort by the US to maintain military superiority in a rapidly changing world. China, Russia and the US are all pursuing hypersonic weapons technologies, setting the stage for an arms race. Watch this video to know more. #HAWC #Hypersonicmissile #US #China #Russia #