Hypersonic threats force Pentagon to modernise its missile defence architecture
The NDAA for FY2024 has allocated nearly 2.5 billion to hypersonic-related programmes including the Glide Phase Interceptor. (Image source: Raytheon Missiles and Defense)
The US DoD has been updating policies, enhancing partnerships with allies and acquiring new sensors and systems.
In order to face threats posed by Russian and Chinese hypersonic capabilities, the US military has been seeking ways to modernise its missile defence architecture. The Pentagon has been conducting several efforts in the area including updating policies, enhancing partnerships with allies and acquiring new sensors and systems.
‘The problem right now is the enemy is not going ballistic,’ Richard Ritter, program executive for sensors, command and control at the Missile Defense Agency, claimed during a recent webinar conducted by the US-based think tank CSIS. ‘They are rapidly going to manoeuvring and other types of weapons not just hypersonic’,
The National
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
Read this Article
Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 2 free stories per week
- Personalised news alerts
- Daily and weekly newsletters
Unlimited Access
Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
- Unlimited access to all published premium news
More from Land Warfare
-
![US Army chooses Textron Systems and Griffon Aerospace in final showdown for FTUAS]()
US Army chooses Textron Systems and Griffon Aerospace in final showdown for FTUAS
The US Army plans to procure a Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) to replace the Textron Systems RQ-7Bv2 Shadow tactical UAV currently in service with the US Army's Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). The FTUAS is being developed under the wider Future UAS (FUAS) programme.
-
![British Army’s Challenger 3 undertakes qualification firings in Germany]()
British Army’s Challenger 3 undertakes qualification firings in Germany
The Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank (MBT), which will be delivered to the British Army by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) under an £800 million (US$1 billion) contract, will stay in service beyond 2040.
-
![Italy weighs up the challenge of its tank replacement plans]()
Italy weighs up the challenge of its tank replacement plans
The Russia–Ukraine war has continued to be the place the world’s militaries have been watching for lessons on both the EW and uncrewed front. Its conventional war aspect, however, has also been catching the attention of leaders.
-
![The Philippines looks to Israel for military equipment amid South China Sea tensions]()
The Philippines looks to Israel for military equipment amid South China Sea tensions
The southeast Asian country has been enhancing its military readiness by procuring advanced Israeli defence platforms and systems.
