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Strategic Implications Caused By Hypersonic Strike Weapons, Marc D. Johnson
Strategic Implications Caused By Hypersonic Strike Weapons, Marc D. Johnson
MSU Graduate Theses
Emerging technology is having a substantial impact on strategic stability. This thesis will analyze the impact of developing hypersonic weapon systems globally on strategic stability. Hypersonic weapons are defined as weapons that travel at least five times the speed of sound (Mach 5). Hypersonic Strike Weapons (HSW) are hypersonic weapons capable of maneuvering at hypersonic speeds that makes them much more difficult to engage when traveling at such high speeds. They are a relatively new technology that is currently being pursued by multiple nations throughout the world.
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