Hypersonic Missiles: What Can Countries Do Against This New Global Threat?
Hypersonic missile systems like China’s Dongfeng-ZF and Russia’s Kinzhal are changing the face of warfare. Travelling at speeds many times faster than sound, these so-called ‘carrier killers’ can evade all existing defences — making them among the most dangerous weapons. So why is the U.S. falling behind in hypersonic development? What are the implications for aircraft carriers, aerial combat and future propulsion? And what options do smaller nations like Taiwan or Ukraine have in the face of this threat? Featuring: William Kim, associate researcher at RAND, and Serhii Rakhmanin, member of the Ukrainian parliament
