The US Navy and Army conducted a test of hypersonic weapons components and materials, advancing the Pentagon’s efforts in a race with Russia and China to develop high-speed weaponry that can evade modern defense systems. Wednesday’s launch of a so-called “sounding” rocket from coastal Virginia successfully tested hypersonic weapon communications ...
Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday in the United States, recovering from a more than $1 drop earlier in the day, boosted by a weaker dollar and supply concerns raised by Saudi Arabia’s energy minister. Brent crude futures rose 26 cents to $93.52 per barrel, while WTI crude futures in ...