Hypersonics

US Navy preps hypersonic weapon test this spring, with Army watching

The Navy's hypersonic weapon test will determine the way forward for the Army's ground-launched hypersonic weapon capability.

US Air Force conducts final test of Lockheed’s hypersonic missile

The Air Force has not requested more money for ARRW in 2025, and plans to wind down the prototyping program this year.

Stratolaunch sets sights on hypersonic speeds for next Talon-A test

Stratolaunch aims to achieve hypersonic speeds and demonstrate reusability during its second powered Talon-A mission, slated for later this year.

Houthi rebels claim hypersonic missile, raising stakes in Red Sea

The Houthis have for weeks hinted about “surprises” they plan for the battles at sea to counter the U.S. and its allies.

Pentagon may build a second track for hypersonic ground testing

George Rumford, director of the Test Resource Management Center, told lawmakers this week the effort to build a new high-speed track is in the study phase.

Air Force budget backs Raytheon hypersonic, no Lockheed missile funds

The ARRW program's future has been in doubt since a key test was unsuccessful a year ago, but one more test remains.

Stratolaunch conducts first powered flight of new hypersonic vehicle

The company's Talon-A-1 vehicle “reached high supersonic speeds approaching Mach 5" CEO Zachary Krevor said.

Northrop Grumman modifying Global Hawk drones for hypersonic tests

The military hopes mounting sensors on Range Hawk aircraft will allow it to be more agile and conduct more hypersonic tests.

Odin’s Eye to expand EU space-based, missile-warning system

The project is a supporting act to the French-led Twister program, which aims to augment early-warning networks with a hypersonic interceptor.

Opinion

The US is failing to quickly field hypersonic missile defense

If Washington does not act quickly to expedite the Pentagon’s fielding of hypersonic missile defense capabilities, deterrence may fail in the Pacific.