The latest rocket launch was used to evaluate materials for high-speed weapons still under development The US Navy and Army have conducted a test of hypersonic weapons components and materials, advancing the Pentagon’s efforts in a race with Russia and China to develop high-speed weaponry that can evade modern defense systems.

Washington has reportedly been failing to persuade any other country to lead an international military deployment Washington has been unable to persuade any ally to lead an international military intervention in violence-plagued Haiti, a US newspaper has reported, and President Joe Biden’s administration is reluctant to send troops itself, especially with US congressional midterm elections…

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