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AUKUS alliance to develop hypersonic missiles following Russian advances

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3 years ago

April 6, 2022

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The AUKUS alliance, made up of the UK, US and Australia, are planning to increase their hypersonic missile capabilities

Britain, the United States and Australia have announced new plans to increase their hypersonic missile capabilities.

The programme is all part of the AUKUS alliance, and follows the recent development of the high-speed weaponry by both China and Russia.

The missiles travel at more than five times the speed of sound and at a low altitude making them significantly harder to defend against.

AUKUS alliance increases hypersonic missile capabilities

The weapons can also manoeuvre mid-flight

While the UK doesn’t currently own any hypersonic missiles… the U-S and Australia have an existing joint programme to develop the weapons.

Britain says this new partnership is aimed at strengthening defence capabilities and says there are no plans to develop its own.

Officials also say this announcement is not related to Russia’s use of the weapons in Ukraine but rather an investment in how to defend against the missiles.

Under the deal, the AUKUS countries will develop hypersonic missiles, and missile defence systems and radars.

Western allies are currently in a race with China and Russia to develop hypersonic missiles.

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Trump gives Hamas ultimatum for Gaza peace plan acceptance

Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

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October 1, 2025

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Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

In Short:
– Trump gives Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan, warning of consequences.
– Hamas calls the plan biased and insists on a complete Israeli withdrawal before considering any agreement.

U.S. President Donald Trump has given Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, warning of severe consequences if they reject it.The plan, shared by mediators Qatar and Egypt, emerged after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed it during a visit to the White House. Hamas, which was not part of the talks, is expected to review the proposal that calls for disarmament, a previously rejected demand.

Trump stated that support for the plan came from both Israeli and Arab leaders, and he emphasised the need for Hamas to respond promptly. The proposal includes a ceasefire, hostage exchanges, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and disarmament of Hamas, along with a transitional government.

A Hamas source described the plan as biased towards Israel and containing unacceptable conditions.

The group maintains that a complete Israeli withdrawal is a prerequisite for their agreement to any deal, while they are unwilling to disarm.

Pressure Mounts

Hamas faces significant pressure as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, and Egypt have supported the initiative. Turkey’s intelligence head is also set to join discussions in Doha, marking a new level of mediation.

Despite expressing initial support, Netanyahu is cautious about the plan’s implications for Palestinian statehood and faces pressure from his coalition. Public sentiment in Gaza reflects a desire for peace, albeit with scepticism about the sincerity of both Trump and Netanyahu’s commitments.