Opinion: U.S. Hypersonic Missile Investments Overlook Key Path

Hypersonic boost-glide vehicles
Credit: U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Defense Department has invested heavily in hypersonic weapons for over two decades, primarily focusing on boost-glide vehicles. Results have been disappointing. The most recent delay in delivery of the Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon highlights the challenges facing U.S. hypersonic...

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