The Global Hypersonic Race

... 2018, described the impressive capabilities of Russia’s new Avangard and Kinzhal strategic missile systems as follows: “The ... ... Russian Avangard; the U.S. Lockheed Martin Falcon, HIFiRE and HSSW/TBG [High-Speed Strike Weapon/Tactical Boost Glide]; and the ... ... prompt the enemy to resort to a pre-emptive strike. Challenges for International Security and Stability The Pentagon’s spending ... ... the missile defense system. Third, it will provoke a new global arms race, including with regard to laser weapons, hypersonic anti-missile ...