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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nina Lloyd

Faster testing of hypersonic defence under new Aukus deal, MoD says

Defence Secretary John Healey said the development of hypersonic capabilities on the battlefield would be accelerated by the arrangement (Lucy North/PA) - (PA Wire)

Faster testing of “battle-winning capabilities” that could include long-range strike missiles will be enabled by a new agreement between the UK, US and Australia, the Ministry of Defence has announced.

Joint work between the trilateral Aukus partnership will accelerate the development of hypersonic vehicles – which travel faster than the speed of sound – and keep the countries “ahead of our adversaries”, Defence Secretary John Healey said.

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