Germany and UK developing hypersonic missiles in secret labs

Germany and the United Kingdom have begun work on a new generation of hypersonic missiles capable of speeds more than 10 times the speed of sound and a range of up to 2,500 kilometers, as part of a defense project aimed at strengthening European military capabilities and countering Russian threats.

The project is being carried out at MBDA’s defense industry facilities in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, where secret development laboratories are working on advanced weapons systems expected to play a key role in enhancing Europe’s deterrence capabilities.

Hypersonic missiles are distinguished by their extreme speed and maneuverability, making them much harder to detect and intercept than conventional missiles. This has prompted European countries to accelerate efforts to develop such advanced weaponry.

The German-British collaboration comes amid a broader European push to strengthen defense and develop advanced weapons systems, driven by rising security concerns over Russia and the need for more sophisticated deterrence measures.