Europe successfully tested its first hypersonic missile
A new phase has begun in the field of military technologies in Europe. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In Norway, a hypersonic ballistic missile produced in Europe was successfully tested for the first time. Experts regard this event as the beginning of a new era in hypersonic armament.
The tests were organized by Hypersonica, a joint venture between the UK and Germany. During the missile's first flight, it reached speeds exceeding Mach 6, that is, 7,400 kilometers per hour.
According to the information, the missile covered a distance of over 300 kilometers and all systems operated stably. No malfunctions were observed during the test, which confirms the reliability of the technology.
Experts emphasize that this project holds not only technological but also political significance. Europe aims to demonstrate its security and technological potential through this development.
Interestingly, the Hypersonica team announced that they completed work on the project in a record short time — just nine months. They highlight that this speed allows for a significant reduction in the cost of the technology development process.
The company plans to launch the first European hypersonic strike system by 2029. The modular approach is expected to help reduce costs by up to 80 percent.
Moreover, the process was carried out without US assistance, which is seen as an important factor demonstrating Europe's technological independence. Some information sources in Europe evaluate this development as a response to Russia's "Oreshnik" project.
It is also noted that competition among world countries in ballistic programs is intensifying. In conclusion, hypersonic technologies in Europe have now moved beyond the laboratory stage and entered the arena of real competition.
This could lead to an increase in the technological race on the continent in the coming years.
