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Mach 5+ speed: New hypersonic ‘clay pigeon’ target to be built under AUKUS Pillar 2 - Interesting Engineering
Why it matters
AUKUS Pillar 2 delivers Australia access to advanced hypersonic-target and advanced-capability development alongside the US and UK, strengthening the alliance's collective maritime and air-defence posture. Operationalizing Mach 5+ targets signals concrete progress on AUKUS pillars beyond submarines, reinforcing institutional commitment and de-risking the broader partnership.
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