Russian, US, Chinese hypersonic arms lack treaty curbs

New classes of weapon with destabilising characteristics highlight the inadequacy of the arms control framework

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  • High-altitude glide systems
  • Russia
  • United States
  • China
  • Cruise missiles
  • Related types
  • New uncertainties
  • Reshaping arms control
  • Search for all-embracing agreement
  • Getting China to discuss its arsenal

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