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UK to test hypersonic target missiles in Scotland from 2027
Navy Lt. Amy Forsythe via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Britain is building a target vehicle under Project Bowline that can simulate threats travelling over Mach 5. The Ministry of Defence confirmed this will support developing and testing missile defence systems against advanced threats. A live flight demonstration is scheduled to take place at the MOD Hebrides Range in 2027.
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