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.

The US spy chief reportedly met with Ukraine’s president and vowed continued “intelligence sharing” CIA Director William Burns made an unannounced stop in Ukraine in order to pass intelligence to the country’s military and hold discussions with President Vladimir Zelensky, where he reiterated Washington’s commitments to back Kiev for the long-haul, according to CNN.

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