The US Air Force recently conducted a successful test of an air-launched hypersonic weapon in the Pacific Ocean, aiming to keep up in the hypersonic weapons race against China and Russia. This test, alongside North Korea's announcement of a successful test of a hypersonic missile engine, underscores the strategic significance of hypersonic technology in modern warfare. The test is seen as a signal to China of the US' commitment to maintaining its strategic posture in the Pacific region.
