China tests hypersonic nuclear-capable glide vehicle

‘The Chinese Defense Ministry has confirmed the latest testing of a hypersonic nuclear-capable delivery system.

The hypersonic glide vehicle, dubbed the “Wu-14” by the Pentagon, successfully passed its fourth testing on June 7, RT reported on Sunday.

The extremely advanced strategic system is capable of traveling at over 12,000 kilometers per hour, which is roughly 10 times the speed of sound.

According to reports, during the latest test, the missile successfully carried out maneuvers showing its capability to penetrate missile defense systems.’

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