I tend to think the likely explanation of Russian hypersonic weapons is akin to commercial sector marketing of AI, all too often hype over substance. Russia is

I tend to think the likely explanation of Russian hypersonic weapons is akin to commercial sector marketing of AI, all too often hype over substance. Russia is simply unable to conventionally compete economically and militarily with the US. So in order to buttress domestic and international support for Russia’s Putin regime, the result is hypersonic information operations. Unlike conventional precision guided weapons for tactical use, hypersonic missiles are strategic and nuclear in focus. So not as likely to be exposed as vapourware in operational use. So a likely area for empty chest puffing and peacocking. Empty theatrics is a real possibility. Russia is not likely to share hypersonic missile telemetry. Nor is the US DOD and industry, as keeping quiet allows for opportunity to seek addition funding to counter hollow capability.