U.S. ArmyIt is planned to deploy land-based medium-range in the Indo-Pacific region next yearMissiles, but at the same time,U.S. ArmycoreMissilesProject - "Dark Eagle" hypersonicMissilesHowever, the tests were cancelled three times in a row, resulting in the postponement of service until next year. In addition, other hypersonicMissilesThe project is also in trouble. At current hypersonic speedsMissilesTechnology field, the United States withChina and RussiaThere are many reasons for this, including technical problems and difficulties in equipping launchers. These problems led to a halt in the development and testing process, which prevented the hypersonic from being carried out as plannedMissilesPut into service.
Dark Eagle" hypersonicMissilesThe project is scheduled to start in March 2019, but no full-scale live-fire tests have been conducted so far. Due to a series of problems, the project could not be deployed before 2023 as planned, and delivery is expected to be delayed until next summer. TheMissilesIt adopts a boost-glide type design and can reach a maximum speed of 17Mach, with a maximum range of 2775 km. Due to its high speed and maneuverability, this kindMissilesIt can maneuver and change orbit when rushing to a target, which poses a serious challenge to the defender.
Except for the "Dark Eagle".MissilesIn addition to the project, the US Navy and Air Force are also developing hypersonicsMissiles, but ran into a similar problem. For example, the "medium-range conventional rapid strike" of the US NavyMissilesDuring the test launch, there was an anomaly, which hindered the progress of the project. WhileU.S. Air Forceof "Hypersonic conventional strikes."Both the project "and the AGM-183A" Conventional Air-Launched Rapid Strike "project were canceled or suspended. Currently,U.S. Air Forcehypersonic speedMissilesThe project remainsRaytheonResponsible for the development of the "hypersonic attackCruise missiles（hacm）”。
In addition, American land-based medium-rangeMissilesThe location of the deployment is still unknown. The US Navy and Air Force are more inclined to be hyperhypersonicMissilesDeployed on sea or airmobile platforms, whileU.S. ArmyIt faces difficulties in deployment. This also means:U.S. militaryHypersonic speed in the Indo-Pacific regionMissilesDeterrence capabilities are limited.
U.S. militaryHypersonicMissilesThe plight of the project affected the United States inHypersonicfield of competitiveness. Currently, China and Russia are in hypersoundMissilesIt is leading in terms of technology and has carried out many successful trials. This poses a serious threat to the United States. Therefore, the United States needs to increase investment, accelerate the pace, and go all out to promote hypersonicsMissilesproject, and solve technical and equipment issues to ensureU.S. militaryDominant position in this area. In addition, the United States should strengthen cooperation with its allies to jointly develop and deploy hypersonicsMissilessystem to maintain regional security and stability.