Hypersonic weapons

Houthis boast of 'hypersonic' capabilities amid ballistic missiles barrage on Israel - analysis

The fact that they have been able to maintain a daily attack on Israel using ballistic missiles for a year showcases their dangerous capabilities and threat to the region.

 Houthi supporters protest around a Palestinian flag in Sanaa, Yemen May 23, 2025
 Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen September 6, 2024.

Houthi's ballistic missile fired toward Israel is not hypersonic, IDF says

 Police at the site where a Ballistic missile fired from Yemen, hit an open area near Moshav Kfar Daniel, September 15, 2024.

Houthis claim ‘hypersonic’ missile used in Israel attack. What are hypersonic missiles? - explainer

 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends what state media report was a launching ceremony for a new tactical nuclear attack submarine in North Korea, in this picture released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 8, 2023.

North Korea leader Kim guides new solid-fuel engine for hypersonic missile, KCNA says


US says it conducted successful air-launched hypersonic missile test

The United States' test comes amid the growing arms race for hypersonic missiles, an easily maneuvered and deadly weapon that has reportedly been obtained by numerous states and entities.

 US Air Force B-1B bombers and South Korean Air Force F-35A take part in a joint air drill, South Korea, March 19, 2023.

Yemen’s Houthis obtain hypersonic missile, upgrade weapons arsenal - report

Last week the Houthis's leader warned that the group would begin attacking ships heading toward the Cape of Good Hope in Africa's southern tip.

 A protester carries a mock drone as demonstrators, predominantly Houthi supporters, rally to show support to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Sanaa, Yemen February 16, 2024.

Russia employs ‘superweapon’ against Ukraine for first time in months - UK

The AS-24 KILLJOY missile accelerates to Mach 4 (roughly 3,000 miles per hour) after launch and may reach speeds as fast as Mach 10 (roughly 7,673 miles per hour).

A Yakovlev Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft performs during the International Army Games 2016, in Dubrovichi outside Ryazan, Russia, August 5, 2016.

Fattah 2: Why is Iran showcasing an untested, 'hypersonic' missile? - analysis

In recent years, the concept of “hypersonic” missiles has become a talking point for countries, from Russia to the US and China.

 A missile is launched during a military exercise in Isfahan, Iran, October 28, 2023

North Korea's Kim views Russian nuclear-capable bombers, hypersonic missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers, hypersonic missiles, and warships accompanied by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

 North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu inspect Russian military aircraft and missiles put on display at Knevichi aerodrome near Vladivostok in the Primorsky region, Russia, September 16, 2023.

US Navy destroyer to be fitted with hypersonic missiles

The USS Zumwalt is the lead ship of the Zumwalt class of naval vessels. She has been described as the largest destroyer in the world. 

The USS Zumwalt.

Russia to equip new nuclear submarines with Zircon hypersonic missiles

Yasen-class submarines are nuclear-powered cruise missile submarines, built to replace Soviet-era nuclear attack submarines.

 The Russian corvette Aleksin fires missiles during a parade marking Navy Day in Baltiysk in the Kaliningrad region, Russia July 31, 2022 (Illustrative).

Iran says it has technology to build supersonic cruise missile

Supersonic missiles travel faster than sound and are incredibly difficult to defend against, now Iran claims to have acquired them

 A new hypersonic ballistic missile called "Fattah" with a range of 1400 km, unveiled by Iran

New Russian warship with hypersonic missiles joins Black Sea fleet - report

Russia's new Karakurt-class missile corvette ship the Tsiklon is reportedly armed with Zircon hypersonic missiles, in addition to its arsenal of cruise missiles.

 The Russian corvette Aleksin fires missiles during a parade marking Navy Day in Baltiysk in the Kaliningrad region, Russia July 31, 2022 (Illustrative).

Ukraine denies Patriot batteries destroyed by Russia

Ukraine has been under heavy bombardment by Russia since it began its offensive, but its air defenses have helped it take down drones and missiles.

 A general view of a mobile defense surface-to-air missile system, Patriot, before it is transported to Poland from Gnoien, Germany January 23, 2023.

'Sky Sonic': Israel's Rafael developing anti-hypersonic missile for combat

Russia, China, and Iran have all made various claims about possessing or working on developing such advanced missiles.

 The Spike anti-tank missile, made by Israeli defense contractor Rafael.