China’s “Shape-Shifting” Hypersonic Missile Aces Mach 5 Test, Report Claims; Beijing Widens “Tech Gap” With U.S.?

China has reportedly tested a prototype of a morphing hypersonic vehicle capable of flying at speeds exceeding Mach 5 and changing shape in flight. If accurate, it will mark a revolutionary leap in the design of hypersonic missiles that can not only fly at speeds exceeding Mach 5, but also maneuver in flight, further complicating … Continue reading China’s “Shape-Shifting” Hypersonic Missile Aces Mach 5 Test, Report Claims; Beijing Widens “Tech Gap” With U.S.?