Hypersonic weapons have unique characteristics that can provide novel options for the practice of strategic deterrence.
However, the hypersonic weapons expected to be fielded by the joint force later in this decade can make a significant contribution to strategic deterrence—traditionally the province of nuclear strategists.
Although analysts are not accustomed to thinking of non-nuclear systems as contributors to strategic deterrence, this year’sstates that “non-nuclear capabilities may be able to complement nuclear forces in strategic deterrence plans.” With that in mind, here are ten ways that the unique characteristics of hypersonic weapons might strengthen the strategic deterrence posture supported by America’s nuclear triad.Deterrence is a psychological state grounded in the adversary’s fear of consequences. The whole point of U.S. deterrence plans is to convince an enemy it will suffer unacceptable damage in response to an act of aggression.
To summarize all of the above, hypersonic weapons—with their combination of assured penetration, tailored effects and credible utility—have the potential to make a significant contribution to strategic deterrence. They will never replace nuclear weapons in the deterrence calculus, but they can make the use of America’s most fearsome warfighting systems less necessary even in extreme circumstances.
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