hypersonic
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North Korea's reclusive leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the Sunday test-firing of hypersonic missiles in a drill made necessary by "the recent geopolitical crisis," state media quoted him as saying.
From Barron's
The ship could pack more long-range firepower for the fleet, including hypersonic missiles, albeit at eye-watering cost and perhaps with only roughly 30% or 40% more missile capacity than the latest destroyer.
Golden Fleet will comprise a number of large warships outfitted with more powerful long-range missiles, even potentially hypersonic missiles, along with a larger number of a new small ship, the frigate.
But to remain relevant for future battles, the ships need more firepower, which means more missile-launching tubes and the ability to carry hypersonic weapons.
Chinese hypersonic missiles, which can travel at least five times the speed of sound and evade most air defenses, exceed Western capabilities.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
