Future weapon systems: German hypersonic weapons are intended to strengthen deterrence
More than 2,500 kilometres range and more than ten times the speed of sound: In Schrobenhausen, far-reaching precision weapons in the hypersonic range are being developed.
Germany and Britain are making rapid progress in developing long-range precision weapons in the hypersonic range, according to defence company MBDA. The goal is to enable attacks deep into enemy territory, with the new systems intended to counter Russia. MBDA is working on a hypersonic glide vehicle with a range of over 2,500km and a speed more than ten times that of sound, as well as a new cruise missile, HECM, with a range of over 2,000km.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has called for swift development to close capability gaps, with the aim of achieving military superiority from the 2030s onwards.
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