US Hypersonic Mach 5 Missile Test once again ends in Failure

X 51 A waverider

According to US Air force, a crucial test for experimental Mach 5 missile has ended in failure The test was last of its kind of the hypersonic X-51A Waverider cruise missile has fallen short. 

The Waverider’s control fin failed, preventing the missile’s scramjet engine from starting according to Air Force confirmation.

Pakistan test-fires nuclear-capable Hatf-VIII cruise missile

Karachi : Pakistan has successfully tested the indigenously developed Hatf-VIII nuclear capable cruise missile.

The missile has the range of over 350 kilometres, which has enabled Pakistan to achieve strategic standoff capability on land and at sea. The cruise missile with stealth capabilities is a low altitude, terrain hugging missile with high maneuverability and can deliver nuclear and conventional warheads with complete accuracy.