Discussion on MWI Podcast: Unraveling the Potential Menace of Hypersonic Missiles

In the latest episode of the MWI Podcast, Tom Karako, director of the Missile Defense Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), joins the discussion to shed light on various questions related to hypersonic missiles.

The episode, titled MWI Podcast, is now available on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, and other favourite podcast apps. The podcast is produced by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Hypersonic missiles are a topic of growing concern due to their ability to sustain speeds greater than Mach 5 with high maneuverability and low trajectory detectability. They come in two main categories: hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs), which reenter the atmosphere and glide at hypersonic speeds, and hypersonic cruise missiles, which use air-breathing engines to maintain speed. An optimized defense system would require advanced, high-speed detection, tracking, and interception capabilities with rapid response and improved sensors to counter high speed and maneuverability.

Tom Karako has co-authored a recent report released by the Missile Defense Project focusing on countering the threat posed by adversarial use of hypersonic missiles. The report, specifically published by the Missile Defense Project, provides valuable insights into the challenges and potential solutions for countering these advanced weapons.

Recent developments in the field of hypersonic missiles have been significant. On March 18, a Russian military strike hit a target in western Ukraine, reportedly using a Kh-47M2 air-to-surface hypersonic missile. Meanwhile, the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have announced coordination on developing both hypersonic missiles and defenses against hypersonic threats.

In addition, a US hypersonic missile, part of a project managed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, was successfully tested in March. These developments underscore the importance of understanding hypersonic missiles and their implications for national security.

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The episode includes a conversation with Tom Karako about hypersonic missiles and related topics, illustrated with an artist's concept of Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapons Concept vehicle (credit: DARPA). The MWI Podcast episode is part of a series that aims to shed light on various questions related to hypersonic missiles. Tune in to the MWI Podcast to learn more about this fascinating and crucial topic.

Discussion on MWI Podcast: Unraveling the Potential Menace of Hypersonic Missiles