Tests of the prototype of the American hypersonic missile in Hawaii ended in failure

During an unsuccessful launch, the rocket suffered a second-stage failure.

Tests of an American hypersonic missile in Hawaii ended in failure due to launch problems. This was announced by Pentagon spokesman Tim Gorman, transmits Bloomberg edition.

“The failure occurred after the engine was turned on,” Gorman said.

According to a representative of Pengtagon, the tests were carried out in Hawaii, he did not provide other details.

This is the second failed test under the Conventional Prompt Strike non-nuclear rapid strike program.

The glide ballistic missile is supposed to be launched from Virginia-class submarines.

Recall that the US Air Force cannot buy hypersonic missiles due to cuts in the military budget.

Recall that the Zircon hypersonic cruise missile, which successfully hit a ground target on the coast of the Barents Sea at a distance of over 350 kilometers, was flight tested in the White Sea.

After that, the Pentagon said that tests of Zircon and similar developments could lead to destabilization of the situation.