Seth Cropsey, for 19FortyFive:
“Summary and Key Points: Hypersonic weapons are becoming a central feature of modern warfare, as North Korea’s recent claims highlight.
-The U.S. faces increasing competition from China, Russia, and others fielding hypersonic missiles capable of unpredictable flight paths, threatening traditional missile defenses.
-While the U.S. has advanced offensive hypersonic programs, counter-hypersonic defense remains critically underfunded. With adversaries rapidly advancing capabilities, sustained U.S. investment in hypersonic technologies—both offensive and defensive—is essential for maintaining strategic deterrence.
-The Pentagon and Congress must ensure continuous development, deployment, and improvement of hypersonics and counter-hypersonics to secure America’s military advantage amid growing global threats.”
