Liao Longwen

Liao Longwen is a researcher leading a team at the Northwest Institute of Nuclear Technology in China. He is newsworthy due to the recent publication of a paper in the Chinese journal Tactical Missile Technology. The paper, authored by Liao's team, assesses the capabilities of US missile defense systems against hypersonic weapons. The timing of the paper's release, coinciding with US and Israeli airstrikes against Iran, has drawn attention. The research concludes that US systems are significantly outmatched by hypersonic threats, suggesting a potential vulnerability in US defense capabilities. This research is relevant because it contributes to the ongoing discussion and analysis of hypersonic weapon technology and its implications for global military balance and strategic defense.