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China’s hypersonic weapons may threaten US support aircraft

An analysis examines how China’s hypersonic weapons could target US support aircraft operating behind frontline forces.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 25, 2026, 7:07 AM UTC.

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The capability could challenge US military logistics and air operations in a potential conflict.

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No longer safe at the rear? How China's hypersonic weapons could hunt US support aircraft ↗timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC
china us cold war hypersonic weapons trump xi jinping pacific war ↗prabhasakshi.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC

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