Biden reiterated concerns about Chinese hypersonic missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons. When asked by reporters if he was worried about Chinese hypersonic missiles when he boarded a plane for a trip to Pennsylvania, the US president replied in the affirmative.
Also, concern about China’s hypersonic weapons was expressed by the White House.
“The White House has expressed concern about China’s hypersonic missile technology through” diplomatic channels, “White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Wednesday.
In addition, previously Senator Angus King of Maine has called hypersonic weapons a potential nightmare.
“The consequences of using these weapons developed by China or Russia could be catastrophic,” King said.
As you know, in August there were reports that China had tested hypersonic weapons capable of carrying nuclear missiles. According to media reports, the rocket flew in space and circled the globe, and then returned to Earth without hitting the desired target.
Note that rand supersonic weapons travel in the upper atmosphere at more than five times the speed of sound, or about 6,200 km / h.
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