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9. France's V-MaX Hypersonic Glider

Representing France's entry into the hypersonic weapon scene, the V-MaX (Véhicule Manoeuvrant Expérimental) highlights European technological capacity in this vital field. The goal of this experimental hypersonic glider program is to provide sophisticated manoeuvring capability at hypersonic speeds. The technology is meant to reach speeds more than Mach 5 while preserving exact control all through its flight path. Its complex design manages the high circumstances of hypersonic flight by including cutting-edge aerodynamic elements and new materials technologies. Reliable performance under several operational conditions is ensured by the successful demonstration of novel methods to navigation and control systems by the V-MaX program. European hypersonic technology has advanced thanks in great part to intensive testing of heat-resistant materials and innovative building methods. Maintaining France's strategic independence and technological capacity requires a major step, which this initiative marks.