The Global Hypersonic Race

... global discussion about the risks associated with Russia developing hypersonic weapons. Arms control experts are attempting to estimate ... ... established that could support the development and production of thousands of deterrence hypersonic vehicles. Mike White, the Pentagon’s ... ... and the overall cost of the program is estimated at $2 billion. China has been no stranger to this “war of words,” with several ... ... the missile defense system. Third, it will provoke a new global arms race, including with regard to laser weapons, hypersonic anti-missile ...