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Hypersonics & Counter-Hypersonics (Operational Priorities)
What capability problem does Hypersonics & Counter-Hypersonics (Operational Priorities) address for European deterrence, readiness and strategic autonomy?
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Platform publication · DFM Analysis report · 2026-06-13
The operational priority of hypersonic weapons and counter-hypersonic defenses has emerged as a distinct line of effort to preserve the technological edge of NATO and EU forces against advanced missile threats. Hypersonic weapons – usually defined as missiles or glide vehicles capable of sustained flight at speeds of Mach 5+ with maneuverability – pose a novel challenge to traditional defence postures.
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The operational priority of hypersonic weapons and counter-hypersonic defenses has emerged as a distinct line of effort to preserve the technological edge of NATO and EU forces against advanced missile threats.
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