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Russia announced the successful testing of a new nuclear-capable cruise missile, the Burevestnik, which is claimed to have an almost unlimited range and be invulnerable to current missile defenses, amid ongoing tensions and military drills related to Ukraine. The missile's development and testing continue to raise concerns over its reliability, environmental risks, and strategic implications.
The U.S. Air Force conducted a test of a hypersonic missile over the Pacific Ocean, launching it from a B-52H Stratofortress based in Guam. The test aimed to gather valuable data and insights into the capabilities of the new technology, contributing to the development of advanced hypersonic systems. This announcement comes amidst international competition in hypersonic weapons, with North Korea claiming to have tested a new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile designed to target U.S. territories, specifically Guam.