Can flak disrupt hypersonic missiles?

Can anti-aircraft gunfire be used against hypersonic weapons?

Possibly. The panel considers fragment clouds and suitable materials, while debating heating and other uncertainties; it does not establish a proven gun solution.

The discussion treats gunfire against hypersonic weapons as a technical possibility, without establishing a proven defense. Limited maneuverability at high speed could make a fragment cloud relevant. One participant argues that a hot plasma envelope could destroy ordinary steel fragments before impact, while the reply points to heat-resistant materials such as tungsten. The exchange also raises possible sensing and communication difficulties around the vehicle. These claims remain part of the panel's speculative discussion of how ammunition might respond to the threat.