"China’s hypersonic weapons program drew international attention in October 2021 when the Financial Times (FT) reported that it had tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August that circled the globe before hitting its target, demonstratingan advanced weapon that reportedly caught US intelligence services by surprise.
Mark Milley, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, described the test as a “Sputnik moment,” as US military scientists apparently did not understand how the feat was accomplished, the FT stated.to defend against attacks from the North Pole.
The same report says that China’s test involved an orbital bombardment system, which follows a lower trajectory than ballistic missiles, making it harder to intercept. It can fly over the North or South Poles, with most US missile defenses positioned
While the test rang alarm bells in Washington, China had tested hypersonic weapons for some time before last August’s “Sputnik moment” blast. In November 2017, The Diplomat reported that China tested its DF-17 medium-range hypersonic missile, aweapon with a range of 1,800 and 2,500 kilometers capable of delivering nuclear or conventional payloads that may be configured to launch a maneuverable reentry vehicle instead of a DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) as its payload.
...specifically to defeat US missile defense systems.
Missile Threat notes that the appearance of the DF-17 during China’s October 2019 military parade indicated that the hypersonic weapon may have already entered service in the Chinese military.
...
Russia expanding its nuclear options
In a fiery March 2018 address, Russian President Vladimir Putin unveiled six “superweapons” types that can carry nuclear or conventional warheads.
Specifically, these weapons are the Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missile, the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle, the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Poseidon nuclear-armed underwater drone and the Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile.
Sanaa Alvira from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies of Monterey notes all of these weapons can be either nuclear or conventionally-armed. She also mentions that offensive weapons such as the Avangard and Burevestnik are designed
At the same time, the Kinzhal and Tsirkon appear to be developed to match US precision-strike capabilities. She also notes that Poseidon was first designed to dissuade the US from further developing its missile defense systems. However, it has sinceevolved into a multipurpose system against ships and submarines.
...China and Russia.
US as a hypersonic laggard
US hypersonic research efforts date back to the 1960s. Yet recently its hypersonic weapons program has been struck with a string of highly-publicized failures leading to concerns that the country is losing its former edge against near-peer competitors
Current US interest in hypersonic weapons may be traced to the Prompt Global Strike program that was conceptualized during the George W Bush administration.Global Strike plan calls for using hypersonic glide weapons to implement the concept.
The concept calls for US capability to deliver conventional strikes anywhere in the world in approximately an hour, as described by the Institute for National Strategic Studies. Hypersonic weapons are well suited for this mission, as the 2007 Prompt
Currently, the US is developing the AGM-183 Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) for the Air Force, the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) for the Army, and the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) missile for the Navy.
...
Long-term hypersonic trends
The great power race to develop hypersonics may ultimately trigger three long-term and crucial trends.
First, the proliferation of hypersonics may lead to a full-blown arms race while simultaneously accelerating the development of asymmetric countermeasures.
...
Second, future arms control agreements may seek to impose restrictions on hypersonics.
...
Third, states may view hypersonics as a must-have prestige weapon to shape the perceptions of their adversaries and international audiences."
https://asiatimes.com/2022/07/superheated-race-for-hypersonic-supremacy/
On Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:44:39 PM UTC+8, ltlee1 wrote:demonstrating an advanced weapon that reportedly caught US intelligence services by surprise.
"China’s hypersonic weapons program drew international attention in October 2021 when the Financial Times (FT) reported that it had tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August that circled the globe before hitting its target,
positioned to defend against attacks from the North Pole.Mark Milley, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, described the test as a “Sputnik moment,” as US military scientists apparently did not understand how the feat was accomplished, the FT stated.
The same report says that China’s test involved an orbital bombardment system, which follows a lower trajectory than ballistic missiles, making it harder to intercept. It can fly over the North or South Poles, with most US missile defenses
weapon with a range of 1,800 and 2,500 kilometers capable of delivering nuclear or conventional payloads that may be configured to launch a maneuverable reentry vehicle instead of a DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) as its payload.While the test rang alarm bells in Washington, China had tested hypersonic weapons for some time before last August’s “Sputnik moment” blast. In November 2017, The Diplomat reported that China tested its DF-17 medium-range hypersonic missile, a
specifically to defeat US missile defense systems....
Missile Threat notes that the appearance of the DF-17 during China’s October 2019 military parade indicated that the hypersonic weapon may have already entered service in the Chinese military.
...
Russia expanding its nuclear options
In a fiery March 2018 address, Russian President Vladimir Putin unveiled six “superweapons” types that can carry nuclear or conventional warheads.
Specifically, these weapons are the Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missile, the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle, the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Poseidon nuclear-armed underwater drone and the Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile.
Sanaa Alvira from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies of Monterey notes all of these weapons can be either nuclear or conventionally-armed. She also mentions that offensive weapons such as the Avangard and Burevestnik are designed
evolved into a multipurpose system against ships and submarines.At the same time, the Kinzhal and Tsirkon appear to be developed to match US precision-strike capabilities. She also notes that Poseidon was first designed to dissuade the US from further developing its missile defense systems. However, it has since
competitors China and Russia....
US as a hypersonic laggard
US hypersonic research efforts date back to the 1960s. Yet recently its hypersonic weapons program has been struck with a string of highly-publicized failures leading to concerns that the country is losing its former edge against near-peer
Global Strike plan calls for using hypersonic glide weapons to implement the concept.Current US interest in hypersonic weapons may be traced to the Prompt Global Strike program that was conceptualized during the George W Bush administration.
The concept calls for US capability to deliver conventional strikes anywhere in the world in approximately an hour, as described by the Institute for National Strategic Studies. Hypersonic weapons are well suited for this mission, as the 2007 Prompt
wired up with 5G technology already. f G phone is now widely used by consumers in China. China's recent test completion of 6G will soon be further refined to 7G. It will be deployed to cater to certain advanced integrated requirement.Currently, the US is developing the AGM-183 Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) for the Air Force, the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) for the Army, and the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) missile for the Navy.
...
Long-term hypersonic trends
The great power race to develop hypersonics may ultimately trigger three long-term and crucial trends.
First, the proliferation of hypersonics may lead to a full-blown arms race while simultaneously accelerating the development of asymmetric countermeasures.
...
Second, future arms control agreements may seek to impose restrictions on hypersonics.
...
Third, states may view hypersonics as a must-have prestige weapon to shape the perceptions of their adversaries and international audiences."
https://asiatimes.com/2022/07/superheated-race-for-hypersonic-supremacy/China is the world leader with the most patented leader in advanced 5G high speed data technology in the world. No one in the world is able to match the quality of speed and reliability of their 5G data equipment technology. The whole of China has been
Together, they will drive integration with their advanced AI technology and cyber-space satellite and rocket technology to cater to their advanced hypersonic precision cruise missile weapons. The hypersonic weapon will circle around earth, at times atdifferent orbital levels to prevent detection. The hypersonic weapon would drop and dive to earth through the stratosphere with shock and awe's speed on recalcitrant adversaries lurking in the world.
For sure, lots of China's friendly and partnering countries will buy them to boost their defense as a must-have prestigious hypersonic weapons to defend against adversaries. They will engage China to install them; train them, and to protect themagainst recalcitrant adversaries. No country in the world wants to be dictated by US anymore. They don't want to be bossed around by US. They want to stand-up and be respected and will fight back to school, so to speak.
Hence, having seen how US is leading EU in dictating their demanding price on Russia to sell them at their specific price of oil and gas to them in order to limit Russia's oil and gas profit, they now know they were cheated as they are not part of themanymore. Having seen their demand at Russia for lower price was not for them, they now have to steadfastly decided to switching their leaning to a more firmer relationship with China and Russia, instead.
Make no mistake, as they now know they are not part of their colluding deal on Russia as they are non-EU, non-NATO, non-5 eyes, non-AUKUS, and non-Quad countries to them, they now know they were being used and they will not be their friends anymore.Hence, they will form their own group with China and Russia to foster their economic interests, instead.
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