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AUKUS Nations Agree to Test Hypersonic Weapons

Nov 18, 2024, 09:22 PM

The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, under the AUKUS partnership, have signed an agreement to jointly test hypersonic weapons, according to the Pentagon. This collaboration aims to accelerate the development of hypersonic missile technology, which includes missiles capable of traveling faster than the speed of sound and can be launched from land, sea, or air. The agreement is expected to provide numerous procurement opportunities for UK suppliers and enhance the collective security of the three nations.