US responds to China with 3 hypersonic missile tests

The US has responded quickly to the surprise Chinese test of hypersonic missiles last weekend. The Pentagon on Thursday issued a statement announcing the success of three tests of American hypersonic weapons systems.

On Sunday, the Financial Times reported that the Chinese carried out a supersonic missile test around the earth about two months ago.

The experiment was carried out with a missile capable of carrying an explosive and nuclear warhead but was not deemed a full success. The missile did not hit the target, but missed it more than 30 kilometers.