The Pentagon is ramping up its defense against the hypersonic missile threat with a series of satellite launches designed to supercharge detection and tracking capabilities. Six new satellites were deployed earlier this year to support the Hypersonic and Ballistic Missile Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) system, marking a crucial step forward. These Low and Medium Earth Orbit satellites will provide high-speed data sharing and AI-powered analysis, aiming to counter the increasing danger posed by missiles traveling at speeds of over Mach 5.
Stopping hypersonic missiles requires not only continuous tracking but also real-time, rapid data processing. The Pentagon’s strategy includes interceptors designed to kinetically hit these weapons mid-flight, or potentially using advanced jamming techniques to disrupt their trajectory. As hypersonic missiles shorten reaction windows for defense, the Pentagon’s reliance on AI, multi-domain sensing, and new satellite networks may offer the breakthrough needed to intercept this next-generation threat.
This accelerated effort highlights the urgency and innovation within the U.S. defense system, as nations worldwide rush to advance their hypersonic capabilities.
