Defense Secretary Austin slams China's drive for hypersonic weapons

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Lloyd J. Austin III warns China that its pursuit of hypersonic weapons capable of penetrating U.S. missile defenses increases tensions in Asia.

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III rebuked China on Thursday, vowing to confront its potential military threats in Asia and warning that its pursuit of hypersonic weapons capable of penetrating U.S. missile defenses “increases tensions in the region.”

Experts say the weapons system is clearly designed to evade U.S. missile defenses, although China insisted it was testing a reusable space vehicle, not a missile.“We have concerns about the military capabilities that [China] continues to pursue, and the pursuit of those capabilities increases tensions in the region,” Austin said about the hypersonic weapons test.

The Pentagon on Monday released the results of a global posture review that calls for additional cooperation with allies to deter “potential Chinese military aggression and threats from North Korea.”also working on hypersonic weapons

 

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