Read the first sentence of the article. Here, I’ll quote it and add the two words that are necessary:
“Russia on Tuesday claimed it had successfully test launched a new hypersonic interceptor missile system with a precision unmatched by any other country… for now.”
Let’s take their claim at face value that this missile is indeed the most accurate hypersonic interceptor today. That doesn’t mean it will be tomorrow once the United States wants a new hypersonic missile and builds one.
Unlike some countries that force companies to hand over technology in order to do business, the United States engineers solutions. Once we decide we need a new toy we’ll build it. If Russia proved that faster and more accurate missiles are possible and add value over our existing versions then I’m confident the United States will have a version that’s just as good if not better.
Maybe not next week but certainly soon.
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There is also the possibility we already have a better one but didn’t feel the need to tell anyone about it, and Russia is already still behind in the race.
I don’t remember if it was Bill or someone on Instapundit who asked “if shipkiller submarines are the next big thing, why is China spending so much building bigger carriers that won’t be ready for another couple of years?”