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January 20, 2014

China confirms new hypersonic glide vehicle test-flight
Moscow (Voice of Russia) Jan 20, 2014
China confirmed conducting a test flight of a new hypersonic missile delivery vehicle capable of delivering nuclear warheads with record breaking speeds. The move is purely scientific and not targeted at any country, said the Defense Ministry. "Our planned scientific research tests conducted in our territory are normal," said the Beijing Defense Ministry as cited by Reuters on Wednesday. "These tests are not targeted at any country and at any specific goals." The ministry's statement confirm ... read more

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