North Korea said Thursday it test-fired what it called "an important weapon system,” apparently referring to a hypersonic missile launched a day earlier. The North did not specify the exact model or technical details of the weapon.

The US Army’s first hypersonic battery will have its full load of eight missiles by December, marking a major milestone in the program.

This weapon could be the U.S.’s first true hypersonic missile. Its unique liquid engine makes it accurate, maneuverable, and fast enough to outrun China and Russia.

A California-based hypersonic missile company could soon build a new production and testing facility near Rio Rancho.

DRDO is set to flight-test the Dhvani hypersonic missile by end of 2025. It will fly over Mach 6 with a range of up to 10,000 km.