Hypersonics, autonomous systems top DepSecDef nom’s emerging-tech priorities

More funding is needed to develop and quickly manufacture hypersonic missiles, autonomous systems, and AI tools to counter China and other threats, President Trump’s nominee to be deputy defense secretary said on Tuesday.“We have to develop hypersonics. We can't allow the Chinese to be faster than us, both in their weaponry and aircraft,” financier Stephen Feinberg told the Senate Armed Service Committee during his confirmation hearing. The Pentagon asked for $4.7 billion