Hypersonic Diplomacy in the Pacific The recent agreement between Australia and Japan to conduct hypersonic missile tests on Australian soil marks a significant escalation in military cooperation between the two countries.
This partnership, driven by a shared concern about China's growing influence, is as much about projecting power as it is about countering Beijing's expanding military presence.
The deal has been years in the making, with both countries deepening their defense ties amidst rising tensions in the Asia Pacific region.