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Intent at Hypersonic Velocity: New and Shifting Ethical Trade-offs in AI-Enabled Air and Space Power

November 6, 2025
Dr. Alberto Chierici
New York University, USA
The views and research expressed in this article are my own and do not represent those of my employer.
doi: https://doi.org/10.82498/RQAD-HX35
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Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Hypersonic Weapons, Military Ethics, Autonomous Systems, Human–Machine Teaming, Accountability.


The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into hypersonic defence systems presents unprecedented ethical and decision-making challenges. This paper highlights how AI-enabled hypersonic capabilities can be harnessed responsibly, preserving both operational effectiveness and the moral legitimacy of air and space power in the decades to come.

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