The Navy warns that hypersonic weapons interception capabilities must be strengthened

Mondo Military Updated on 2024-01-28

A hypersonic revolution is changing the world military landscape. With its gliding speed exceeding the speed of sound by more than five times, this ** has become the focus of research in the global military field. However, for this kind of **, one of the focuses of attention is whether it is possible to break through the missile defense system.

The U.S. Navy had warned of their inability to counter the threat of hypersonic **, but the latest analysis suggests a different perspective.

According to the latest analysis, by equipping the ship with advanced sea-based anti-missile defense systems, such as the PAC-3 and SM-6 anti-missile missiles, the ship should be able to effectively withstand the hypersonic speeds currently being developed**.

This view is supported by the case of Ukraine's successful shooting down of a hypersonic missile, showing that shipborne radars are capable of detecting hypersonics** at a distance long enough and have enough time to launch an interceptor missile. Therefore, the real threat of hypersonic ** may not be as serious as one might think.

But as the hypersonic revolution advances, a good understanding of the actual capabilities and limitations of hypersonic ** will become even more important. The US Missile Defense Agency supports a new method of countering hypersonic **, which they believe can be intercepted using sea-based anti-missile missiles.

This approach may seem feasible, but the faster pace of hypersonic development** could overwhelm the US anti-missile system. And the problems that come with it cannot be ignored. Flying at high speeds can make the aircraft more heated, which is a core challenge when designing these technologies.

In addition, countries are actively developing faster and more flexible anti-missiles**, and even lasers**, to counter potential next-generation hypersonics**.

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