As the U.S. scrambles to keep up with adversaries who appear more advanced in developing their own arsenal of hypersonic armaments, it may find a more immediate need in a system capable of thwarting an attack from what’s considered to be the most elusive aerial threat ever invented.
China has reportedly developed a hypersonic weapon that can reach and sustain orbit, North Korea has claimed a series of successful test flights, and Russia has amped up its development of cutting-edge weapons over the past several years, too, leaving the U.S. at the back of the hypersonic pack and in the unenviable position of working to avoid being a sitting duck.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.