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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country is reported to have conducted a hypersonic weapon test using ‘Fractional orbital bombardment system?
A
India
B
Russia
C
China
D
USA
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is option 3. Reports of China testing a new missile system, known as the Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (FOBS), have fuelled concerns about the nuclear weapon state’s advancing military capabilities and the consequences for the United States.

Detailed explanation-2: -“On July 27, 2021, China conducted the first fractional orbital launch of an ICBM [intercontinental ballistic missile] with an HGV [hypersonic glide vehicle], ” the CMPR revealed.

Detailed explanation-3: -The United States Air Force says it has conducted a successful test of a hypersonic weapon, which flew at five times the speed of sound.

Detailed explanation-4: -Russia has deployed its own hypersonic Kinzhal missiles in Ukraine, marking perhaps the first time such weapons have been used in war. And during a test last year, a Chinese hypersonic missile flew around the world before hitting its target. “China and Russia are the driver, ” said Wolfe.

Detailed explanation-5: -China also tested its current YJ-21 hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile. It test fired the missile from a Type 055 cruisers ship.

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