Hypersonic weapons are advanced military technologies that can travel at speeds greater than five times the speed of sound, or Mach 5. These weapons can be classified into two main types: hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs) and hypersonic cruise missiles. They are designed to maneuver during flight, making them difficult to detect and intercept. Countries like the United States, Russia, and China are actively developing hypersonic weapons to enhance their military capabilities. The speed and agility of these weapons pose new challenges for existing defense systems, as they can strike targets much faster than traditional missiles.