US scrambles to match China’s air-breathing hypersonic missile advantage
- Posted on September 9, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
The United States Defense Department is accelerating development of air-breathing hypersonic weapons systems in response to China's technological advancements. Following the PLA's public demonstration of hypersonic missile capabilities during military exercises, American defense officials are prioritizing next-generation propulsion technology to maintain strategic military superiority. This initiative represents a critical response to closing the technological gap in hypersonic weapon systems.
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US scrambles to match China’s air-breathing hypersonic missile advantage
US defence agency launches next-generation weapons project a year after PLA unveiled pioneering hypersonic missiles in military parade.
