The next great arms race may not be fought with larger nuclear arsenals, but with faster weapons.

In a detailed discussion on strategic stability in South Asia, security experts explored how hypersonic weapons are rapidly changing the military landscape between India and Pakistan. The conversation centred on a recently published paper titled Deciphering Strategic Stability in the Age of Speed: Hypersonic Weapons in South Asia, examining whether these emerging technologies are genuine battlefield game-changers or simply the latest symbols of geopolitical prestige.

The discussion began by unpacking the science behind hypersonic systems. Unlike traditional ballistic missiles, which travel along predictable parabolic paths, or cruise missiles that remain........

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