US President Donald Trump recently announced that the United States has completed the development of hypersonic missiles and is now producing them in large numbers. He made this statement at a ceremony at the US Military Academy in West Point.
Importance of Hypersonic Technology
Hypersonic missiles are weapons that can travel at a speed five times faster than sound or even more. This technology is very important in military use because it can pass through enemy defense systems and hit targets quickly. According to Trump, the US is the designer of this technology and is now making it widely available.
Claim of Technology Theft
Trump claimed that during the Obama administration, the design of this technology was stolen and Russia took it. He said, "We are the designers. During the Obama administration, they stole it. Do you know who stole it? The Russians stole it."
Position of the Defense Department
Officials from the US Defense Department had earlier admitted that the US was behind Russia and China in building hypersonic missiles. But now, the current administration says the US is in a leading position in this technology.
Global Reaction
After Trump’s announcement, there were mixed reactions around the world. Russia and China, who are already advanced in hypersonic technology, see this announcement as part of the global competition. Experts believe that this development in technology will bring new challenges to global security.
Conclusion
The US hypersonic missile development and Trump’s recent statements have opened a new chapter in the competition of military technology and international security. It is very important to develop and use this technology with transparency and by following international rules to keep the world safe and stable.