Russia, China eclipse US in hypersonic missiles, prompting fears
Russia and China are outpacing the United States in the development of super-fast missile technology, Pentagon officials and key lawmakers are warning.
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Russia Launches Hypersonic Missile Putin Promised
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Just as the White House is caught in a political minefield over the Russia investigation, the Pentagon is taking its toughest line
US says Russia ‘developing’ undersea nuclear-armed torpedo
Just as the White House is caught in a political minefield over the Russia investigation, the Pentagon is taking its toughest line
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Russia, China aggressively expanding nuclear arsenal
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