Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of the (1) development, and (2) testing, of hypersonic missile technology by the government of China.

China is investing in new capabilities, including hypersonic weapons. We continue to monitor global developments in advanced missile and other technologies which may pose a threat to the UK. Insights into potential future threat capabilities and technologies informed the development of the Integrated Review.