Ballistic Missiles

What Are Hypersonic Glide Vehicles, and How Do They Differ from Traditional Ballistic Missiles?

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What Are Hypersonic Glide Vehicles, and How Do They Differ from Traditional Ballistic Missiles?

Imagine a weapon that screams through the sky faster than a fighter jet, twisting and turning to outfox even the most advanced defenses. Enter hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs)—a new breed of armament that fuses blistering speed with mid-flight acrobatics. They’re rewriting the rules of warfare, but what sets them apart from the ballistic missiles we’ve … Read more

How Have International Treaties Attempted to Limit Ballistic Missile Proliferation?

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How Have International Treaties Attempted to Limit Ballistic Missile Proliferation?

The spread of ballistic missiles—especially those carrying nuclear warheads—threatens global peace. To curb this, nations have turned to treaties. This article explores how these agreements have worked to limit ballistic missile proliferation and where they’ve fallen short. What’s Missile Proliferation? Ballistic missile proliferation means more countries or groups gaining the tech to build and use … Read more