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South Korea tests first domestically developed hypersonic glide vehicle

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South Korea says it has successfully tested its first domestically developed hypersonic glide vehicle. President Lee Jae-myung called for the system’s rapid deployment, marking a step from development testing toward a potential operational capability.

Discovered 2026-10-08T07:06:45.678837-07:00 | 2026-10-08T07:06:45.678837-07:00

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  • The successful test demonstrates progress in South Korea’s domestic development of a hypersonic glide vehicle, a capability with implications for regional missile and defense planning.
  • President Lee’s call for rapid deployment signals an emphasis on moving the system toward operational use.

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