China's Hypersonic Feitian-2 Achieves Mach 12 Flight, Defying US Sanctions

Northwestern Polytechnical University in China successfully test-flew its hypersonic vehicle, Feitian-2, reaching Mach 12. The feat involved autonomously transitioning between rocket and ramjet propulsion, a significant technological hurdle. This achievement underscores China's advancements in hypersonic technology, directly challenging US dominance in the field. The US has been actively monitoring and attempting to restrict China's access to technologies related to hypersonic weapons. Feitian-2's success demonstrates China's ability to overcome technological sanctions and potentially reshape the global military landscape.