Hypersonics

US to send Tomahawks, hypersonics, other long-range fires to Germany

The move is in-line with the Army's plan to provide such capability to its Multidomain Task Force there.

13 days ago

Japan reveals test launch of its hypersonic strike missile program

Tokyo plans to boost its missile force in an effort to strike invaders before they reach the island.

13 days ago

Hypersonics

Kratos’ Erinyes test vehicle logs hypersonic speeds on first flight

The company developed Erinyes in three years for under $15 million with a mix of internal investment and congressional funding.

Airmen assigned to the 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a maintenance check June 6, 2022, on an RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft at Grand Sky on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The aircraft will be used at the Test Resource Management Center’s High Speed System Test Department. Grand Sky is a business and aviation park at Grand Forks focused on developing and growing the unmanned aerial systems industry. (Senior Airman Ashley Richards/Air Force)

Airborne Range Hawks enabling more hypersonic flight tests

The drones, part of a program called SkyRange, provide the Pentagon with a flexible, airborne testing infrastructure.

7 months ago

Time to test a ship-based hypersonic missile launcher

Flight tests are slated to begin in 2024.

7 months ago

Two new missiles in the pipeline for longer-range Army fires

The Army is slated to have two new missile systems in soldiers’ hands in 2024.

7 months ago

Congress demands quicker fielding of hypersonic weapons interceptor

Lawmakers have mandated the Pentagon field a defensive hypersonic interceptor several years earlier than current Defense Department estimates.

7 months ago

Stratolaunch’s Roc set to launch Talon-A on first hypersonic flight

The Talon-A could provide DoD with a reusable, more affordable platform to test and validate high-speed components, subsystems and other technologies.

7 months ago

A hypersonics illustration is seen on the show floor Oct. 11 at the Association of the U.S. Army annual convention in Washington, D.C.

Opinion

Drag race: hypersonic threats are slow enough for US missile defenses

Contrary to common claims, hypersonic weapons are no wonder weapons for cracking air-defense shields, argue analysts David Wright and Cameron Tracy.

8 months ago

US, Australia eye joint hypersonics experiments in 2024

The countries have been deepening their partnership on hypersonics, according to Heidi Shyu, the Pentagon's chief technology officer.

8 months ago

A handful of Blue Bear drones are seen in a field during artificial intelligence and autonomy testing among AUKUS partners in April 2023.

Defense officials put technology at center of AUKUS summit

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Australian and British counterparts in California to discuss the security pact

8 months ago

Rocket Lab to open spacecraft parts manufacturing facility in Maryland

The 113,000 square foot complex — a former Lockheed Martin launch facility in Middle River — will help the company establish a long-term supply line.

8 months ago

Hermeus’ Quarterhorse to test hypersonics for Defense Innovation Unit

The contract is part of DIU's Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing Capabilities program, created to increase flight testing opportunities.

8 months ago