China’s purported hypersonic missile test in August is the exact reason why the United States needs to expedite plans to build a satellite network capable of tracking and destroying the weapons before they get close to hitting American soil, experts say.
National security experts warn that the U.S. currently has no defense system capable of thwarting an attack from a weapon like what China allegedly tested — a nearly undetectable nuclear-capable missile able to accurately hit a pinpoint target at terrifying speeds.
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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.