Moscow brags. Beijing parades. Hypersonics are the buzzword, the supposed “game-changer” that America hasn’t fielded yet. The DF-17 missile, shown off by China, claims the ability to strike regional targets at blistering speeds. The truth? Maybe it’s less precise than they say. Maybe it can’t hit a carrier on the move. But ask yourself — do they need pinpoint accuracy, or just “good enough” to overwhelm defenses and sow chaos? The U.S. works slower, but cleaner. Testing, refining, integrating. That discipline usually wins wars. Yet in this case, perception alone can shift alliances and deterrence. If allies believe China has a working system while we’re “still experimenting,” faith cracks. 👉 Should America sprint to catch up — or does sprinting risk cutting the corners that actually make weapons reliable? #Military #MissileDefense #Strategy