The United States is concerned about the progress of Russia and China in the field of hypersonic weapons. Secretary of the Air Force (Air Force) Frank Kendall expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of implementation of such programs and the lag of the United States from competitors. This is reported by Air Force Magazine.
In his speech at the AFA's Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Kendall noted that he was "extremely clear" about the plans for the use of hypersonic missiles from Russia and China.
Speaking about the progress in Russian and Chinese developments, Kendall said that " they are moving very quickly." According to the official, Moscow and Beijing understand the need for hypersonic weapons.
The Minister noted the need to determine the goals that hypersonic weapons in the United States will help solve. After that, it is important to justify why this tool is "cost-effective". Kendall stressed that these issues remain open for now.
Earlier, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told the program" Evening with Vladimir Solovyov "on the TV channel" Russia 1 " about plans to modernize hypersonic missiles. According to him, the speed and accuracy of such weapons can be increased.
Daniil Irinin