Global Scans · Hypersonics · Weekly Summary

• [New] The development of drones and spaceplanes capable of reaching hypersonic speeds is not just about military might; it represents a shift in how we perceive and engage with global threats. Sustainability Times
• [New] Fear of nuclear-tipped hypersonic missiles developed by Russia and China, which reach speeds of Mach 5, about one mile per second. Scientific American
• [New] The focus in 2025 will be on new domains such as cyber and space, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, hypersonic and robotics. ThePrint
• Failing to protect the United States from hypersonic weapons could allow adversaries to more effectively coerce the United States by threatening limited warning conventional strike against key civilian and military infrastructure, as well as attacking US forces deployed abroad. Atlantic Council
• Russia and China have aggressively pursued the development of long-range hypersonic weapons and have developed and fielded several types of hypersonic strike weapons that hold US theater land and sea bases at great risk. Atlantic Council
• US steps toward a unilateral Peace through Strength national missile defence under Trump's Iron Dome plan appears to contradict Trump's calls for nuclear arms and missile reductions with both Russia and China and could risk a new nuclear and hypersonic arms race. New Kontinent
• India's Air Defence Network be upgraded to counter hypersonic threats, a domain where both China and the U.S. are making rapid advancements. Republic World
• The T2 Tracking Layer aims to enhance global capabilities for continuous missile warning, detection, tracking, and identification, covering both conventional and advanced missile threats such as Hypersonic Glide Vehicles. Space War
• Existing hypersonics capable of traveling at speeds of Mach 6 or faster are already quickly and intensely changing the threat landscape for the U.S. and its allies. 19FortyFive
• If applied to military technology, the oblique detonation engine could lead to a new generation of hypersonic missiles, drones, and even bombers, which would have ultra-long ranges and low operational costs, giving the People's Liberation Army a significant advantage in future warfare. China-Arms | Latest news and reviews on Chinese militar
• More funding is needed to develop and quickly manufacture hypersonic missiles, autonomous systems, and AI tools to counter China and other threats. Defense One
• China's beef with the Philippines for positioning US Typhon missiles on its territory appears to have entered a threatening new phase amid reports China is developing a new submarine capable of carrying nuclear-tipped hypersonic missiles specifically to neutralize the missile threat. Asia Times
• In tandem, the UK can continue its development of hypersonic weapons in collaboration with allies to maintain deterrence and counter emerging threats. Royal Aeronautical Society
• Recent social media claims of having hypersonic capable missile by the Pakistan Air Force and then outgoing naval chief of Pakistan revealed plans to develop the P 282-hypersonic missile, as part of their efforts to counter perceived threats from India. The Geopolitics
• In an executive order on Monday, Trump called for the creation of an Iron Dome for America to counter ballistic and hypersonic missile threats, reviving parts of a controversial Reagan-era plan nicknamed Star Wars that would have placed missile interceptors in space. Space War
• The U.S. military's focus on hypersonics is not just about keeping pace with China and Russia but also about ensuring that it retains a technological edge that will be decisive in future conflicts. Global Defense Corp
• On the security front, South Korea faces a rising threat from North Korea's advancing nuclear weapons program and the development of hypersonic missile technology. The Sunday Guardian Live
• Hypersonic weapons have the potential to beat the existing Air Defence Systems of major military powers worldwide, and can deliver rapid, high-impact strikes. The Indian Express
• With the balance of power on the Korean Peninsula shifting, South Korea must prioritize the development and deployment of advanced missile defence systems specifically designed to counter hypersonic threats. Asia Times
• In South Asia, then, India and China will likely continue to pursue the adoption of hypersonic missiles to enhance their relative military prestige. South Asian Voices
• China has unveiled a hyper-fast machine gun that could revolutionize defence against hypersonic missiles, posing a bold challenge to conventional missile defence systems. Asia Times
• Notwithstanding the shortfalls in ballistic missile defence and the still-emergent hypersonic defence needs, one of the most under-resourced areas of US homeland missile defence has been that which could defend against long-range cruise missile and aerial attacks. Atlantic Council
• China's development of hypersonic systems could enable precision regional strikes, heightening the perceived credibility of Chinese threats in a Taiwan contingency. Asia Times

Last updated: 30 March 2025