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Book Synopsis Hypersonic Missile Nonproliferation by : Richard H. Speier
Download or read book Hypersonic Missile Nonproliferation written by Richard H. Speier and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2017 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hypersonic missiles--specifically hypersonic glide vehicles and hypersonic cruise missiles--are a new class of threat because they are capable both of maneuvering and of flying faster than 5,000 kilometers per hour. These features enable such missiles to penetrate most missile defenses and to further compress the timelines for a response by a nation under attack. Hypersonic missiles are being developed by the United States, Russia, and China. Their proliferation beyond these three could result in other powers setting their strategic forces on hair-trigger states of readiness. And such proliferation could enable other powers to more credibly threaten attacks on major powers. The diffusion of hypersonic technology is under way in Europe, Japan, Australia, and India--with other nations beginning to explore such technology. Proliferation could cross multiple borders if hypersonic technology is offered on world markets. There is probably less than a decade available to substantially hinder the potential proliferation of hypersonic missiles and associated technologies. To this end, the report recommends that (1) the United States, Russia, and China should agree not to export complete hypersonic missile systems or their major components and (2) the broader international community should establish controls on a wider range of hypersonic missile hardware and technology.
Book Synopsis Primer on Hypersonic Weapons in the Indo-Pacific Region by : John T. Watts
Download or read book Primer on Hypersonic Weapons in the Indo-Pacific Region written by John T. Watts and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Complex Air Defense written by Tom Karako and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-05-01 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past five years, Russia, China, and others have accelerated their development of hypersonic missiles to threaten U.S. forces in the homeland and abroad. The current Ballistic Missile Defense System, largely equipped to contend with legacy ballistic missile threats, must be adapted to this challenge. The same characteristics that make hypersonic missiles attractive may also hold the key to defeating them. This CSIS report argues how a new hypersonic defense architecture should exploit hypersonic weapons’ unique vulnerabilities and employ new capabilities, such as a space sensor layer, to secure critical nodes. These changes are not only necessary to mitigate the hypersonic threat but to defeat an emerging generation of maneuvering missiles and aerial threats.
Download or read book Dyna-Soar written by Robert Godwin and published by Burlington, Ont. : Apogee Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was a Space Shuttle with a mission - to drop a weaponpayload anywhere on Earth and to do so while approachingits target at hypersonic velocity - 18,000 miles perhour. Between 1957 and 1963 the Dyna-Soar programconsumed $430 million of the US taxpayer's money.However, it never flew. Cancelled less than two weeksafter President ......
Book Synopsis Review and Evaluation of the Air Force Hypersonic Technology Program by : National Research Council
Download or read book Review and Evaluation of the Air Force Hypersonic Technology Program written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1998-09-05 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study was undertaken in response to a request by the U.S. Air Force that the National Research Council (NRC) examine whether the technologies that underlie the concept of a hypersonic, air-launched, air-breathing, hydrocarbon-fueled missile with speeds up to Mach 81 can be demonstrated in time to be initially operational by 2015. To conduct the study, the NRC appointed the Committee on Review and Evaluation of the Air Force Hypersonic Technology Program, under the auspices of the Air Force Science and Technology Board.
Book Synopsis Hypersonic Missiles by : Charles Nehme
Download or read book Hypersonic Missiles written by Charles Nehme and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delving into the Realm of Hypersonic Missiles In the ever-evolving landscape of military technology, hypersonic missiles stand as a vanguard of innovation, poised to transform the face of warfare. These marvels of engineering, capable of exceeding Mach 5, shatter the boundaries of conventional weaponry, offering unparalleled speed, maneuverability, and destructive power. Their emergence has ignited a global arms race, as nations scramble to develop and deploy these formidable weapons systems. This comprehensive exploration of hypersonic missile technology embarks on a journey through the fascinating realm of hypersonic flight. From its origins in science fiction to its current status as a critical component of modern military arsenals, we delve into the intricate physics, propulsion concepts, and guidance systems that propel these marvels of engineering. Along the way, we encounter the challenges and opportunities presented by hypersonic weapons, exploring their impact on global security and the prospects for arms control. A Glimpse into the Future of Warfare As hypersonic missiles continue to evolve, their implications for warfare grow ever more profound. Their ability to penetrate hardened defenses, attack with unprecedented precision, and evade traditional missile defense systems poses a significant threat to the strategic balance of power. Moreover, their potential applications extend beyond traditional warfare, raising concerns about their use in asymmetric conflicts and the disruption of international stability. Navigating the Ethical Landscape The development and deployment of hypersonic weapons raise complex ethical and legal considerations. The potential for devastating civilian casualties, the erosion of arms control agreements, and the increased risk of escalation demand careful consideration and responsible stewardship of this revolutionary technology. Seeking Cooperation in a New Era In the face of these challenges, international cooperation is essential to mitigate the risks associated with hypersonic weapons. Fostering dialogue and finding common ground on arms control measures can help prevent the proliferation of these destabilizing technologies and promote global security. A Call for Responsible Innovation As we explore the frontiers of hypersonic missile technology, we must remain mindful of its potential impact on the world we inhabit. Responsible innovation demands a commitment to transparency, accountability, and the pursuit of peace. It is our collective responsibility to harness the power of technology for the betterment of humanity, not for its destruction. Join us on this journey as we unravel the mysteries of hypersonic missile technology, unraveling its potential for both destruction and innovation. Together, we can shape the future of warfare and ensure that the pursuit of progress does not come at the cost of humanity's safety and security.
Book Synopsis Hypersonic Missiles by : Charles Nehme
Download or read book Hypersonic Missiles written by Charles Nehme and published by Charles Nehme. This book was released on with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delving into the Realm of Hypersonic Missiles In the ever-evolving landscape of military technology, hypersonic missiles stand as a vanguard of innovation, poised to transform the face of warfare. These marvels of engineering, capable of exceeding Mach 5, shatter the boundaries of conventional weaponry, offering unparalleled speed, maneuverability, and destructive power. Their emergence has ignited a global arms race, as nations scramble to develop and deploy these formidable weapons systems. This comprehensive exploration of hypersonic missile technology embarks on a journey through the fascinating realm of hypersonic flight. From its origins in science fiction to its current status as a critical component of modern military arsenals, we delve into the intricate physics, propulsion concepts, and guidance systems that propel these marvels of engineering. Along the way, we encounter the challenges and opportunities presented by hypersonic weapons, exploring their impact on global security and the prospects for arms control. A Glimpse into the Future of Warfare As hypersonic missiles continue to evolve, their implications for warfare grow ever more profound. Their ability to penetrate hardened defenses, attack with unprecedented precision, and evade traditional missile defense systems poses a significant threat to the strategic balance of power. Moreover, their potential applications extend beyond traditional warfare, raising concerns about their use in asymmetric conflicts and the disruption of international stability. Navigating the Ethical Landscape The development and deployment of hypersonic weapons raise complex ethical and legal considerations. The potential for devastating civilian casualties, the erosion of arms control agreements, and the increased risk of escalation demand careful consideration and responsible stewardship of this revolutionary technology. Seeking Cooperation in a New Era In the face of these challenges, international cooperation is essential to mitigate the risks associated with hypersonic weapons. Fostering dialogue and finding common ground on arms control measures can help prevent the proliferation of these destabilizing technologies and promote global security. A Call for Responsible Innovation As we explore the frontiers of hypersonic missile technology, we must remain mindful of its potential impact on the world we inhabit. Responsible innovation demands a commitment to transparency, accountability, and the pursuit of peace. It is our collective responsibility to harness the power of technology for the betterment of humanity, not for its destruction. Join us on this journey as we unravel the mysteries of hypersonic missile technology, unraveling its potential for both destruction and innovation. Together, we can shape the future of warfare and ensure that the pursuit of progress does not come at the cost of humanity's safety and security.
Book Synopsis Hypersonic Weapon by : Kelley M Seyler
Download or read book Hypersonic Weapon written by Kelley M Seyler and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-02 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States has actively pursued the development of hypersonic weapons- maneuvering weapons that fly at speeds of at least Mach 5-as a part of its conventional prompt global strike program since the early 2000s. In recent years, the United States has focused such efforts on developing hypersonic glide vehicles, which are launched from a rocket before gliding to a target, and hypersonic cruise missiles, which are powered by high-speed, air-breathing engines during flight. As current Commander of U.S. Strategic Command General John Hyten has stated, these weapons could enable "responsive, long-range, strike options against distant, defended, and/or time-critical threats [such as road-mobile missiles] when other forces are unavailable, denied access, or not preferred." Critics, on the other hand, contend that hypersonic weapons lack defined mission requirements, contribute little to U.S. military capability, and are unnecessary for deterrence. Funding for hypersonic weapons has been relatively restrained in the past; however, both the Pentagon and Congress have shown a growing interest in pursuing the development and near-term deployment of hypersonic systems. This is due, in part, to the growing interest in these technologies in Russia and China, both of which have a number of hypersonic weapons programs and are expected to field an operational hypersonic glide vehicle- potentially armed with nuclear warheads-as early as 2020. The United States, in contrast to Russia and China, is not currently considering or developing hypersonic weapons for use with a nuclear warhead. As a result, U.S. hypersonic weapons will likely require greater accuracy and will be more technically challenging to develop than nuclear-armed Chinese and Russian systems. The Pentagon's FY2020 budget request for all hypersonic-related research is $2.6 billion, including $157.4 million for hypersonic defense programs. At present, the Department of Defense (DOD) has not established any programs of record for hypersonic weapons, suggesting that it may not have approved either requirements for the systems or long-term funding plans. Indeed, as Assistant Director for Hypersonics (Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering) Mike White has stated, DOD has not yet made a decision to acquire hypersonic weapons and is instead developing prototypes to assist in the evaluation of potential weapon system concepts and mission sets.
Book Synopsis Hypersonic Weapons Development in China, Russia and the United States by : Larry M. Wortzel
Download or read book Hypersonic Weapons Development in China, Russia and the United States written by Larry M. Wortzel and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "According to the Financial Times of 16 October 2021, "China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August that circled the globe before speeding towards its target, demonstrating an advanced space capability that caught US intelligence by surprise." The remarkable thing about the test is that the warhead was launched into orbit, orbited Earth and reentered the atmosphere, approaching its target at hypersonic speed. Such a weapon would be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. The United States has established defenses against intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in Alaska, but the method used to attack the target by the People's Republic of China (PRC) missile would be capable of evading fixed U.S. defenses by avoiding the expected polar ballistic trajectory that the U.S. defenses are designed to intercept. This test by China has direct influence on the Army because the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) is responsible for detecting strategic attacks and protecting the U.S. homeland. SMDC defense systems are deployed to intercept ballistic missile warheads from only one direction, using a polar, or arctic, approach. Another SMDC mission is to enhance deterrence and detection of strategic attacks. The hypersonic threat is not only from China; Russia has successfully tested a naval hypersonic missile, the Zircon, and North Korea claims to have tested a hypersonic missile. Financial Times (FT) sources were surprised that China achieved the capability for such a weapon because the hypersonic glide vehicle carrying the warhead stayed in low-earth orbit, circling the globe before reentering the atmosphere to attack its target. Even though the warhead missed its target by a wide margin, China is far ahead of the United States in developing such capabilities; the United States has experienced a number of failures in developing hypersonic weapons. Why U.S. officials were so surprised by the test is a little bit of a mystery. China has been working on these missiles for decades, and the United States knew it. According to the Defense Intelligence Agency's 2019 China Military Power Report, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) "is developing a range of technologies to counter U.S. and other countries' ballistic missile defense systems, including maneuverable reentry vehicles (MARVs), MIRVs [multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles], decoys, chaff, jamming, thermal shielding, and hypersonic glide vehicles" (emphasis added). If senior U.S. officials were surprised, it is because the intelligence community apparently underestimated China's capabilities in this area and failed to follow or appreciate years of mentions in Chinese research reports about work on hypersonic missiles in China, and perhaps underestimated the emphasis the PLA put on their development. Although the PRC warhead in the test missed its target by a wide margin of about two dozen miles, the FT article quotes U.S. experts and officials as saying that "China had made astounding progress on hypersonic weapons and was far more advanced than US officials realized." As noted previously, however, U.S. officials should not have been surprised by the development of hypersonic warheads in orbit by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Rocket Forces (PLARF). China has been conducting research on such hypersonic technology and weapons for some time. Put into practical defense and security terms, this involved putting warheads into low-earth orbit and having them seek targets on Earth. The strategy is not new. The Soviet Union experimented with this type of warhead in the early 1960s. The United States called it a "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" during the Cold War period, but the U.S.S.R. eventually moved to other forms of deterrent systems designed to threaten the United States and China. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara declared in November 1967 that the Russian Fractional Orbit Bombardment System tests did not violate the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. The PRC denied that any such test had been conducted. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zhao Lijian said the August test was "a spacecraft, not a missile," according to multiple media reports. U.S. officials do not believe Zhao's denial."--Introduction.
Book Synopsis Conventional Prompt Global Strike (PGS) and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles (BM) by : Amy F. Woolf
Download or read book Conventional Prompt Global Strike (PGS) and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles (BM) written by Amy F. Woolf and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contents: (1) Intro.; (2) Background: Rationale for the PGS Mission; PGS and the U.S. Strategic Command; Potential Targets for the PGS Mission; Conventional BM and the PGS Mission; (3) Plans and Programs: Navy Programs: Reentry Vehicle Research; Conventional Trident Modification; Sub.-Launched Intermediate-Range BM; Air Force Programs: The FALCON Study; Reentry Vehicle Research and Warhead Options; Missile Options; Defense-Wide Conventional PGS: The Conventional Strike Missile; Hypersonic Test Vehicle; Army Advanced Hypersonic Weapon; ArcLight; (4) Issues for Congress: Assessing the Rationale for CPGS; Reviewing the Alternatives; Arms Control Issues. A print on demand report.
Author :Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences Publisher :National Academies Press ISBN 13 :0309042291 Total Pages :112 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (9 download)
Book Synopsis Hypersonic Technology for Military Application by : Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
Download or read book Hypersonic Technology for Military Application written by Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1990-02-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :Committee on Review and Evaluation of the Air Force Hypersonic Technology Program Publisher :National Academies Press ISBN 13 :0309522366 Total Pages :76 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (95 download)
Book Synopsis Review and Evaluation of the Air Force Hypersonic Technology Program by : Committee on Review and Evaluation of the Air Force Hypersonic Technology Program
Download or read book Review and Evaluation of the Air Force Hypersonic Technology Program written by Committee on Review and Evaluation of the Air Force Hypersonic Technology Program and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1998-08-19 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study was undertaken in response to a request by the U.S. Air Force that the National Research Council (NRC) examine whether the technologies that underlie the concept of a hypersonic, air-launched, air-breathing, hydrocarbon-fueled missile with speeds up to Mach 81 can be demonstrated in time to be initially operational by 2015. To conduct the study, the NRC appointed the Committee on Review and Evaluation of the Air Force Hypersonic Technology Program, under the auspices of the Air Force Science and Technology Board.
Book Synopsis PRIMER ON Hypersonic Weapons in the Indo-Pacific Region by : John T. Watts
Download or read book PRIMER ON Hypersonic Weapons in the Indo-Pacific Region written by John T. Watts and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Hypersonic Weapons by : United States. Government Accountability Office
Download or read book Hypersonic Weapons written by United States. Government Accountability Office and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hypersonic missiles, which are an important part of building hypersonic weapon systems, move at least five times the speed of sound, have unpredictable flight paths, and are expected to be capable of evading today’s defensive systems. DOD has begun multiple efforts to develop offensive hypersonic weapons as well as technologies to improve its ability to track and defend against them. NASA and DOE are also conducting research into hypersonic technologies. The investments for these efforts are significant. This report identifies: (1) U.S. government efforts to develop hypersonic systems that are underway and their costs, (2) challenges these efforts face and what is being done to address them, and (3) the extent to which the U.S. government is effectively coordinating these efforts. This is a public version of a sensitive report that GAO issued in January 2021. Information that DOD deemed to be sensitive has been omitted. The Secretary of Defense should define and document the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the leadership positions and organizations in DOD responsible for the development and acquisition of hypersonic weapons.
Book Synopsis US Hypersonic Research and Development by : Roy F. Houchin II
Download or read book US Hypersonic Research and Development written by Roy F. Houchin II and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-09-27 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential new account of some of the most valuable research and development in international military history. Roy F. Houchin II shows how the roots of US Air Force hypersonic research and development are grounded in Army Air Force General Henry H. 'Hap' Arnold's identification of the need for advanced airpower weapon systems to meet the anticipated postwar enemy threat. The technology for a smooth transition to military spaceflight seemed within reach when Bell Aircraft Corporation executive Walter Dornberger (the former commander of Nazi Germany's V-2 rocket research) made an unsolicited proposal to William E. Lamar (the chief of Wright Aeronautical Development Center's New Development Office of the Bomber Aircraft Division at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH) for a hypersonic boost-glide weapon system. Visionaries like Arnold, Dornberger, and Lamar believed a hypersonic boost-glider would represent the ultimate expression of the US Air Force's doctrine by performing strategic bombardment and reconnaissance more successfully any other type of vehicle. As this aspiration reached maturity in Dyna-Soar, the service's leadership never gave up their beliefs. This book shows how the struggle to persuade the secretary of defence and his advisors, who did not share the Air Force's vision for a military spaceplane, illustrates the ebb and flow of an advanced technology program and its powerful legacy within American society.
Book Synopsis The Hypersonic Revolution: From Max Valier to Project PRIME, 1924-1967 by :
Download or read book The Hypersonic Revolution: From Max Valier to Project PRIME, 1924-1967 written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Spoils of War by : Andrew Cockburn
Download or read book The Spoils of War written by Andrew Cockburn and published by Verso Books. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does the United States go to war?—a leading Harper’s commentator on U.S. foreign affairs searches for answers. A withering exposé of runaway military spending and the private economic interests funding the U.S. war machine—for fans of Rachel Maddow and Democracy Now! America has a long tradition of justifying war as the defense of democracy. The War on Terror was waged to protect the West from the dangers of Islamists. The US soldiers stationed in over 800 locations across the world are meant to be the righteous arbiters of justice. Against this background, Andrew Cockburn brilliantly dissects the true intentions behind Washington’s martial appetites. The American war machine can only be understood in terms of the private passions and interests of those who control it—principally a passionate interest in money. Thus, as Cockburn witheringly reports, Washington expanded NATO to satisfy an arms manufacturer’s urgent financial requirements; the US Navy’s Pacific fleet deployments were for years dictated by a corrupt contractor who bribed high-ranking officers with cash and prostitutes; senior Marine commanders agreed to a troop surge in Afghanistan in 2017 for budgetary reasons. Based on years of wide-ranging research, Cockburn lays bare the ugly reality of the largest military machine in history: as profoundly squalid as it is terrifyingly deadly.
