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Hypersonic technology has transformed the concept of warfare. Weapons now traverse speeds exceeding five times the speed of sound, redefining the pace of conflict. The USAF has successfully deployed systems like the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW), which operates at speeds over 3,800 mph, rendering traditional missile defense systems ineffective.
Countries like China and Russia are racing to match and surpass this capability. Russia's Avangard missile reportedly reaches speeds of Mach 27, while China’s DF-17 incorporates unpredictable flight patterns, making interception nearly impossible. The terrain of military confrontation is shifting, as hypersonic weapons promise to neutralize threats before adversaries even recognize them.