Indian Defence Review
Amid intensifying global competition in aerospace and defense, new research out of China highlights a significant development in long-range weapons technology. This advancement could drastically alter the speed and unpredictability of strategic strikes, challenging current norms in military deterrence and defense systems.
According to a recent study published in SCMP, researchers affiliated with the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) describe a theoretical framework for launching hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs) from orbit. These systems, capable of speeds up to Mach 20, could reach targets anywhere on Earth in under 30 minutes, significantly compressing adversaries’ early-warning and reaction capabilities.
