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Iran has unveiled the Fattah-2, a new ballistic missile that it claims can travel at hypersonic speeds. Hypersonic weapons pose challenges to missile defense systems due to their speed and maneuverability. While China, the US, and Russia are also believed to be pursuing hypersonic weapons, the success of these missiles in striking targets is not guaranteed.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed concern about the potential escalation of attacks on US troops and personnel in the Middle East, leading to the deployment of additional military assets to the region. This includes missile defense systems and additional troops on prepare-to-deploy orders. The US has been making various military movements since the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, aiming to deter Iran and its allies from opening new fronts against Israel. Austin emphasized the protection of US troops and encouraged Israel to conduct its operations in accordance with the law of war. He also expressed support for a two-state solution.
Iran has unveiled its first hypersonic missile, named Fattah, which is capable of flying at 15 times the speed of sound and has a range of up to 870 miles. The head of the Revolutionary Guard’s aerospace program claimed that there exists no system that can rival or counter this missile. Hypersonic weapons are being developed around the world as their speed and maneuverability make them difficult to be intercepted by missile defense systems.