Longshot

The U.S. is lagging in hypersonic weapons development due to delays, shifting programs, and limited testing infrastructure, while China and Russia have already deployed such systems. Technical challenges and constrained testing capacity are slowing progress, raising concerns about a strategic disadvantage in modern warfare.

The U.S. is struggling to keep pace with China and Russia in hypersonic weapon development due to program delays, limited testing infrastructure, and technical challenges. China and Russia have already deployed operational hypersonic systems, raising concerns about their strategic advantage in modern warfare.