The Wall Street Journal published an article today saying, "The US military has successfully completed the test flight of a reusable hypersonic rocket-powered vehicle, marking the first such achievement in more than half a century. This signifies progress for the Pentagon in the wartime technology race against China."
Comment: The US military recently successfully tested the reusable "Claw"-A hypersonic rocket-powered vehicle, which exceeds five times the speed of sound, indicating progress by the Pentagon in the field of hypersonic technology. However, the development process was long and intermittent. In contrast, China has been ahead in the hypersonic field with early deployment and fruitful results. Hypersonic vehicles like the "Mingdi" series, such as MD-22, boast advanced performance, reaching speeds up to seven times the speed of sound and strong maneuverability. Additionally, China has already deployed practical hypersonic weapons like the DF-17. Overall, China leads in the practical application of hypersonic technology and overall technical level. Although the US has made progress, there is still a long way to go to catch up. Meanwhile, China will undoubtedly strive to maintain its lead.
Hypersonic weapons are fast, highly maneuverable, and have high penetration capabilities, making them difficult for existing air defense and anti-missile systems to intercept effectively, potentially changing future battlefield combat modes and power dynamics.
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