Those in charge of hypersonic missiles are focused on building them, not imagining the reactions they might inspire in others.
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Erdogan Says He Will Meet With Trump to Resolve Weapons Disagreement
The Turkish president, holding a rare meeting with international journalists, also said that he would accept the results of Istanbul’s mayoral election.
Hypersonic Missiles Are Unstoppable. And They’re Starting a New Global Arms Race.
The new weapons — which could travel at more than 15 times the speed of sound with terrifying accuracy — threaten to change the nature of warfare.
Pentagon Builds Deterrent Force Against Possible Iranian Attack
The Defense Department is deploying an antimissile battery, a limited step taken in part because an intelligence analysis concluded that Iran is trying to provoke the United States into overreacting.
Trump Supports Food Aid for North Korea, South Says
Despite North Korea’s recent tests of weapons, President Trump supports South Korea’s humanitarian aid for the North, South Korea says.
North Korea Launches Short-Range Projectiles, South Says
The move is likely to raise tensions as denuclearization talks with the United States remain stalled.
Kim Jong-un Meets Putin in Russia With U.S. Talks Faltering
Mr. Kim, the North Korean leader, met the Russian president as he tries to build support for his approach to sanctions relief and nuclear disarmament.
North Korea Tests New Weapon
North Korea had declared a moratorium on missile tests after the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile in November 2017.
At War: This New Generation of Weapons Could Mean More Covert Airstrikes Around the World
The United States has been dropping munitions on Shabab insurgents in Somalia using a dispenser called the common launch tube, which could enable the Pentagon to turn virtually any aircraft into a high-tech gunship.
Pentagon Claims Success in Test of New Tactic to Down Incoming Missiles
For the first time, the United States shot two interceptors at a single warhead, boosting the outlook for antimissile defenses.