Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Great-power competition is making hypersonic missiles a central measure of deterrence. Bloomberg reports the Army missed its end-2025 deadline to field the Dark Eagle...
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Great-power competition is making hypersonic missiles a central measure of deterrence. Bloomberg reports the Army missed its end-2025 deadline to field the Dark Eagle...
Summary and Key Points: Hypersonic weapons are becoming a central feature of modern warfare, as North Korea’s recent claims highlight. -The U.S. faces increasing...
Can Lasers Be Used To Intercept Hypersonic Weapons? In the past three decades, significant advancements have been made in intercepting and destroying incoming ballistic...
Key Points and Summary: The article challenges the prevailing narrative surrounding hypersonic weapons, arguing that their strategic benefits are exaggerated. -While faster than cruise...
Key Points and Summary: The U.S. Navy’s troubled Zumwalt-class destroyers are receiving a lifeline through the integration of Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missiles....
Key Points: The rise of hypersonic weapons—capable of speeds exceeding Mach 5 with extreme maneuverability—marks a seismic shift in warfare. -ADM James A. Winnefeld...
Key Points: China’s rapid advancements in hypersonic missile technology have positioned it as a global leader, raising alarms in the United States. Chinese innovations,...
Key Points: The Dark Eagle, the U.S. Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon developed by Lockheed Martin, is advancing with a $756 million contract to enhance...
The U.S. Air Force is one step closer to a new hypersonic missile capability. Last weekend, the Air Force completed important final testing on...
The U.S. is in a race to develop and deploy hypersonic weapons. It is a race in which it seeks to catch up to...