China’s Hypersonic Weapons

Authors

Paul I. Bernstein, Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University
Dain Hancock, Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University

Abstract

Beijing is making a major investment in hypersonic missiles. China’s military leadership see this technology as an important element of its regional warfighting strategy and possibly its strategic deterrent. China possesses one operational hypersonic missile, has tested several others, and maintains an active research and development program. While China’s specific plans for fielding such systems are unclear, it is possible to identify potential strategic and operational issues that will need to be addressed as its capabilities mature.

Document Type

Article

Topic(s)

Chinese Military, Emerging Science and Technologies

First Country/Region

China

Publication Date

1-27-2021

Recommended Citation

Bernstein, Paul I. and Hancock, Dain, "China’s Hypersonic Weapons" (2021). Articles and Op-Eds. 20.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/wmdcenter-articles/20