[CodeJockey]

Oreshnik - Smorshnik

If the Ruskies are so dumb, how can they have this technology and the US not? Haven't we have given billions of tax dollars to the MIC.

And if we don't then why aren't we lying and say we do have hypersonics?

Must be embarrassing for Raytheon.

[Svartalfiar]

If the Ruskies are so dumb, how can they have this technology and the US not? Haven't we have given billions of tax dollars to the MIC.

This isn't very difficult. We've had this tech since what, 1970?

Modern defense dollars for research go into a wide range of programs. If you want to compare tech vs Russia, here's a couple for you:
How many flights did Russia's Space Shuttle manage?
What oceans do Russia's huge fleet of carriers sail in?
How many subs does Russia have running on a nuke?
Would you rather drive a Yugo or a made-in-Texas Tundra? (Yes I know it's half-Jap, but even the crappy US domestics are way better than Russian vehicles) Can you even name any Russian manufacturers?
How many stealth bombers half as good as the Nighthawk do they fly?
Where's their version of the F-22?
Ok, I'll admit their Artic icebreakers are better.
Where's their good bourbon? (And don't say vodka, they just drink tons of cheap crap)
What decent products can you find from Russia, anywhere? They export oil and crappy military vehicles, but what else?

And on and on.