Keywords:
Space Systems, Hypersonic Systems, Defence Systems, Space-based platform, Strategic Airpower, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance),
The advent of hypersonic systems, capable of sustained flight at speeds exceeding Mach 5, presents both unique opportunities and profound challenges for global defence and security. Their extreme velocity, manoeuvrability, and ability to operate within or elude traditional air defence systems necessitate a paradigm shift in strategic airpower. This paper explores the challenges of “Space-Hypersonic Convergence”, arguing that the seamless integration of space-based platforms with hypersonic capabilities is not merely an incremental improvement but the next transformative leap for military efficacy.
