Pentagon Officials And Key Lawmakers Are Warning That Russia And China Have Eclipsed The U.S. In Hypersonic Missile Technology

The Hill: Russia, China eclipse US in hypersonic missiles, prompting fears

Russia and China are outpacing the United States in the development of super-fast missile technology, Pentagon officials and key lawmakers are warning.

Russia says it successfully tested a so-called hypersonic missile this month, while China tested a similar system last year expected to enter service soon.

“Right now, we’re helpless,” Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in advocating for more investment in hypersonics, along with missile defense.

Hypersonics are generally defined as missiles that can fly more than five times the speed of sound.

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WNU Editor: The above video and the following link explains the Russian position on why they need these missiles .... Restoring strategic balance: The history of why Russia needs those scary missiles (VIDEO) (RT). As for China, their explanation is more murky .... China’s Mach 25 wind tunnel is not just for testing planes (Asia Times).