Japan Seeks More Hypersonic Missile Testing In U.S.

 Japan hypersonic missile test in 2025

An image of a Japanese hypersonic missile test in 2025.

Credit: Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency
SINGAPORE—Japan is moving to expand hypersonic missile trials in the U.S. as Washington approved a possible sale of a test support package for Tokyo's Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) program. Under a $340 million foreign military sales deal, the U.S. would provide equipment and services in...
Chen Chuanren

Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for Aviation Week's Air Transport World magazine and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for Aviation Week.

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