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hypersonic

[hahy-per-son-ik] / ˌhaɪ pərˈsɒn ɪk /


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North Korea has also tested a slew of weapons recently, including a "new-type" precision-guided torpedo system and an intermediate-range hypersonic missile, both of which were said to use AI technology.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

Earlier this month, North Korea announced the AI-assisted launch of an intermediate-range hypersonic missile.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

From spoofing hypersonic missiles to jamming drone signals, combat zones are in the grip of an electronic arms race.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

But the armed forces still lack a weapons system to deal with long-range ballistic and hypersonic missiles.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

The most visionary of the brain busters pined for the day when a pilot could take one of their creations for a hypersonic joy ride: Mach 5 or faster.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly


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