The Global Hypersonic Race

... countries that are signatories to the MTCR are interested in obtaining prompt global strike technologies. The current leaders of hypersonic weapons research are, in addition to Russia, the United States and China. China Andrey Kortunov: Is There Life After Arms Control Death? Despite its ambitious statements, China has not yet rolled out a reliable prototype of a hypersonic vehicle.... ... 2, after which the scramjet will further propel it to hypersonic speeds). According to some reports , the vehicle may be reusable. Northrop Grumman Corporation is working to design the combined-cycle Advanced Full Range Engine (AFRE) for HAWC under ...