Russia is ahead of US in hypersonic weapons development: Pentagon chief
An illustration courtesy of the US Air Force shows the X-51A Waverider set to demonstrate hypersonic flight, powered by a scramjet engine. US officials are aware of a new generation of missile threats. Photo: AFP/US Air Force. Sketched by the Pan Pacific Agency.
NEW YORK, Dec 8, 2019, TASS. The United States is trying to catch up with Russia in developing hypersonic weapons, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said at the Reagan National Defense Forum, TASS reported.
“We took a pause on these technologies some years ago, when we had a clear lead. And what we are doing now, we are planning catchup,” Esper said.
“The department is investing every dollar it can” in order to gain an advance in hypersonic weapons, the Secretary added.
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