Russia's plan to conduct five hypersonic missile tests before the end of the year — coupled with Russian President Vladimir Putin's call to develop even more advanced hypersonic missiles and high-energy lasers — underscores just how far the U.S. lags behind its adversary in crucial military technology, national security experts say.
According to state media reports, Russia plans to launch the hypersonic missiles in November and December. In a recent speech, Putin also encouraged the country's arms manufacturers to develop even more weapons to maintain the country's military edge.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.