Are Hypersonic Missiles The Longbows Of Modern Warfare?

Russ Read, Washington Examiner: 'Nightmare weapon': Sen. King warns hypersonic missiles are the longbows of modern warfare

Hypersonic missiles have been a favorite topic of defense officials and legislators in recent years, but Sen. Angus King cautioned Wednesday that the United States is drastically underestimating the threat posed by these "nightmare" weapons.

King's warning came during the confirmation hearing for Vice Adm. Michael Gilday, director of the joint staff and President Trump's pick to take over as the chief of naval operations, before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

"I believe that this is a place where we have really fallen short," the independent Maine senator said. "And I'm not talking to you particularly, I'm talking about the entire defense establishment."

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WNU Editor: I understand that there are still technical issues involved, as well as costs. But if these issues are solved, then yes, hypersonic weapons will change modern warfare.