The term "hypersonic" is now typically used just to refer to two types of weapons that are being developed through contemporary defense programs: hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs) and …

3 days ago · Hypersonic missiles fly at Mach 5 or faster and are nearly impossible to intercept. Here is who has them, how they work, and why they are changing global security.

Dec 22, 2025 · These programs focus on conventionally armed hypersonic weapons rather than nuclear payloads, currently in development by some competitors. Hypersonic systems operate at speeds …

Sep 8, 2025 · There are two main types of hypersonic weaponry: (1) hypersonic cruise missiles (HCMs) and (2) hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs). Both systems are designed to impact targets from long …

Dec 5, 2025 · Two types of hypersonic weapons are currently under development: hypersonic cruise missiles (HCM) and hypersonic gliding vehicles (HGV). Hypersonic cruise missiles are a faster …

Feb 10, 2025 · Unlike conventional ballistic or cruise missiles, hypersonic missiles travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5—more than five times the speed of sound. Their unpredictable flight paths make …

Jul 22, 2025 · The Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon — while not immune to the delays that have plagued other programs — is scheduled to be the first hypersonic weapon fielded by the United States.

3 days ago · Ursa Major unveils scalable HAVOC hypersonic missile built for mass production and dual use missions.

4 days ago · The U.S. will soon have the ability to deploy a new type of hypersonic missile that can be shot from fighter planes, bombers, ground-based launchers — and can even be fired from space. …

Sep 10, 2025 · Unlike the predictable flight path of a ballistic missile, a hypersonic weapon can make sharp, unexpected turns, making it impossible to anticipate its final target until the last moments of its …