Hypersonic Weapons Media Center

The development of hypersonic weapons has shaken the military world. Among American leadership, murmurs of a Sputnik moment grow louder. Near-peer adversaries threaten to outpace the United States. Yet, in the face of unprecedented adversity, our armed forces have risen to the challenge. In 2023, American hypersonic weapons were fielded...

Hypersonic technologies are becoming ever more critical as we prepare for a future where a near-peer conflict is becoming a real possibility. In this interview, Dr Mark J Lewis delivers a hard-hitting analysis of the state of hypersonics globally. He answers a range of questions, from their deployment of the...

2023 will go down as an interesting year for hypersonics, not only because their development has continued to be funded by world powers; but also due to their first employment in combat operations in Ukraine by Russia. Their effectiveness and relevance continue to be a topic of conversation amongst the...

RUSI Senior Researcher Justin Bronk shares his views on Hypersonic use by the Russian Forces in Ukraine. His commentary: Puts the use of the technology into context beyond the immediate conflict,Gives insight onto how the Kinzhal works,Shares his thoughts on how the Kinzhal integrates into Russian doctrine thought,

Take a moment to review the Pentagon Hypersonic Weapons Overview which covers the type of weapon, Operating Systems, Status and configuration of the weapons in the Hypersonic portfolioSource: U.S. Department of Defense