The Potential for a Hypersonic Arms Race between the U.S., China, and Russia
The Potential for a Hypersonic Arms Race between the U.S., China, and Russia

Author(s): Marcin Andrzej Piotrowski
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: hypersonic technology; hypersonic arms race; United States; China; Russia; arms control regimes; security policy;
Summary/Abstract: Progress in hypersonic technology will change the battlefield and risks regional arms races. The likelihood of new arms control regimes in this field are small and this has led to a growing problem in relations between the U.S., China, and Russia, the countries most advanced in developing such weapons. The development and deployment of American hypersonic systems might be a new element of deterrence against China and Russia and could influence U.S. allies’ security in Asia and Europe.

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