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What is a hypersonic missile?

Hypersonic missiles, like the one North Korea reportedly tested, travel incredibly fast and can manoeuvre in flight, making them very difficult to detect and intercept. This advanced capability means they could potentially evade existing missile defence systems, posing a significant challenge for other countries' security.

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North Korea tested new "hypersonic" missile system on Sunday

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