What Happened
Pentagon Shifts Focus In Development Of Maneuvering Hypersonic Weapons
The US military is adapting its hypersonic weapon strategy to meet new priorities, marking a fundamental turning point in the development of maneuvering hypersonic weapons. The Pentagon’s roughly eight-year-old effort to field its first hypersonic weapons is entering a critical new phase, with a focus on shifting priorities and emerging threats. This development was reported by Aviation Week, which provides critical analysis into emerging trends and technological advancements in the aerospace and defense industries.