26 February 2026
New CMS Background Paper: Hypersonic Weapons and International Law
Hypersonic weapons are becoming an increasingly prioritized capability among technological advanced states, due to their high speeds and manoeuverability.
In a new CMS Background Paper, Professor in International Law, Kevin Jon Heller, provides a brief but comprehensive overview of hypersonic weapons, with a particular emphasis on their strategic implications, their compatibility with international law, and potential methods for limiting their development, deployment, and use.