The Global Hypersonic Race

... arsenals. The Russian example opens a window of opportunities for them. Hypersonic weapons may appear to be an excellent solution for ensuring a decisive military advantage over a technically lacking adversary. Those countries lagging behind in the arms race may perceive hypersonic weapons as a critical and potentially disarming threat to an unfriendly neighbor. In the art of war, uncertainty often drives progress. As the leading analytical centers are working to collect relevant information and understand the scale ...