# Hypersonic Weapons
Latest news and articles about Hypersonic Weapons
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The End of the Platform Era: How Distributed Missile Warfare is Rewriting the Rules of Modern Conflict
Modern warfare is shifting from high-cost platforms like aircraft carriers to distributed networks of low-cost, high-precision missiles. This transition is driven by breakthroughs in hypersonic speed, additive manufacturing, and the use of commercial components, effectively neutralizing traditional air and sea defenses.
Closing the Shield: China’s New Naval Defense System Signals Shift Toward High-Intensity Maritime Attrition
China has completed testing of a new naval terminal defense system designed to counter hypersonic missiles and drone swarms. The system focuses on multi-layered integration and cost-effective interception, preparing the PLA Navy for high-intensity, asymmetric maritime conflict.
Trial by Fire: Maintenance Blunders Haunt the US Navy’s High-Tech Ambitions
A fire aboard the USS Zumwalt during a high-stakes refit marks the third major blaze on a U.S. Navy vessel this year, raising alarms about the state of American shipyard safety. The incident threatens to delay the integration of hypersonic missiles onto the destroyer, a key component of the U.S. strategy to maintain a competitive edge in the Indo-Pacific.