Episode 1098 • • 12:03 - 15:57
1098: Climate Grief
Russian Hypersonic Missile Tests, US Defense Vulnerability
Vladimir Putin oversaw the successful test of a new hypersonic intercontinental missile, claiming it is invulnerable to current US interceptors. The Pentagon acknowledges a gap in defense capabilities and expresses urgency in developing domestic hypersonic technology. Skepticism is raised regarding whether the "hypersonic" label is a rebranding of older technology to secure increased military funding.