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America is progressing in offensive hypersonic weapons, yet its defensive capabilities are not keeping pace.Summary
- Hypersonic missile defence is crucial for national security.
- China's hypersonic missiles test U.S. defence capabilities due to their speed and manoeuvrability.
- $8 billion invested in offensive hypersonics; insufficient for defence.
- Defensive glide-phase intercept system's initial operation expected by 2029.
References
- Media Check: Defense News - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
- Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
- ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
- RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC
