The U.S. Air Force recently conducted a hypersonic missile test over the Pacific Ocean, utilizing a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from a base in Guam. According to reports, the test aimed to evaluate the performance of the Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) and gathered significant insights into this advanced technology.
While specific details about the test's objectives remain undisclosed, officials mentioned that it provided valuable data for various hypersonic programs. Additionally, the test aimed to enhance the Air Force's capabilities for evaluating and advancing hypersonic systems.
The test took place at the Reagan Test Site, with the B-52 taking off from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. This announcement coincides with global efforts to develop hypersonic weapons, with countries like China, Russia, and North Korea claiming progress in this area.
In a separate event, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a ground jet test of a new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile. This missile is purportedly designed to target distant U.S. territories, particularly Guam, which hosts American military installations. Kim emphasized the strategic significance of the new missile, suggesting its capability to reach the U.S. mainland, and praised its successful testing.
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