Donald Trump has once again raised the issue of the theft of American technologies in the field of hypersonic weapons, accusing Russia of stealing advanced developments and emphasizing the role of the previous Barack Obama administration in this process
Speaking at the graduation ceremony of West Point military cadets, the former U.S. president enthusiastically discussed American military achievements and the modernization of strategic weapons, but his political statements regarding the technological revolution in hypersonic weapons drew particular attention. In his speech, Trump specifically noted that the current development of hypersonic missiles is the result of diligent work by American scientists and engineers. However, he claimed that this technology was stolen during the Obama administration. The former president stated that it was the Russians who stole the secrets of this breakthrough and added with surprise, "Our missile plans were designed in the USA. These are our developments that, unfortunately, disappeared under the Obama administration due to dishonest actions by foreign intelligence agencies." Trump emphasized that Russia successfully used these stolen data to create its own hypersonic weapons, which has caused outrage and concern among many experts. The former president's statements are nothing new in political and military circles. In 2023, Trump was particularly critical of Russia, alleging that it was Russia that stole American military secrets in the field of hypersonic missiles, specifically confirming that Russian intelligence agencies gained access to documents through "bad people" acting covertly or during previous administrations. Additionally, in May of this year, the U.S. Navy officially announced the successful testing of a sea-based hypersonic missile launch system at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This marked an important step in advancing America's defense capabilities and served as a further signal of intense competition in the field of advanced weapons among world powers. However, according to experts, these achievements could be at risk due to possible technological theft and espionage by Russia, which diverges from the plans of the United States. In conclusion, Trump’s remarks once again highlight the tension in international relations concerning strategic weapons and underscore how crucial the fight for technological superiority is in today’s world, where any loss of technical and scientific information can have serious consequences for U.S. national security and its allies.