Analysts Question Uniqueness of Hypersonic Weapons Capabilities

As the U.S. armed forces plow forward with their multifaceted campaign to develop hypersonic weapons, national security analysts are raising questions about how the new capabilities will impact great power competition.

Hypersonics are a top research-and-development priority for the Pentagon. The weapons are being pursued by the Air Force, Army and Navy.

The Defense Department is pumping billions of dollars into the technology.