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🇨🇳🇺🇸 BREAKING: China advances hypersonic technology with reported new air to air capability China has reportedly developed a maneuverable hypersonic glide vehicle capable of targeting aerial platforms at extended ranges. According to The Telegraph, the system could potentially threaten high value aircraft such as airborne command posts, refuelling tankers...

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