Six LTAMDS radars are being tested in parallel to speed this transformational warfighting capability to U.S. Army and international air defense forces.
By Breaking DefenseWhen the Defense Department and US Air Force analyze the pacing threat, a hypersonic missile propulsion capability for their offensive mission set is a must-have capability.
By Breaking DefenseWhile key executives tell Breaking Defense they have adjusted to the new normal, experts worry IT supply chain vulnerabilities could be exploited in the future by adversarial nations.
By Jaspreet GillData analytics firm Govini noted widespread investment in most of 12 top critical national security technologies, but said stats on patents are a troubling indicator of Beijing’s tech rise.
By Jaspreet GillAnduril CEO Brian Schimpf said there is a “clear need for greater competition and expanded supply in solid rocket motors for the United States and our allies.”
By Jaspreet GillHALO is the follow-on program to the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, produced by Lockheed and used on both Navy and Air Force warplanes.
By Justin KatzEven with the rise of digital analysis for weapon development, nothing can replace old-fashioned wind tunnels for real-world testing of cutting-edge platforms.
By Christina MackenzieA new report from the Arms Control Association warns that without adopting such measures, “cutting-edge technologies will be converted into military systems at an ever-increasing tempo, and the dangers to world security will grow apace.”
By Jaspreet GillDIU is now seeking commercial materials and systems, such as for propulsion and alternative navigation, to test on its planned hypersonic test jet.
By Theresa Hitchens“I think I’m pretty comfortable with where we are on the [fiscal 2024] budget. I think we’ll have a good story to tell,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told Breaking Defense in a recent interview.
By Valerie InsinnaProviding air-breathing and boost-glide hypersonics propulsion requires a holistic approach to address each system’s unique needs for speed.
By Breaking DefenseThe test could pave the way for ARRW to be put into production by its manufacturer Lockheed Martin as early as fiscal 2024 — if the weapon’s capabilities can overcome the reservations of certain top Air Force leaders, that is.
By Valerie InsinnaThe Missile Defense Directorate in the Israeli Ministry of Defense is coordinating the related projects performed by some Israel defense companies. This is funded mostly with special budgets earmarked for the need to address a very critical threat.
By Arie EgoziIf HACM development continues to progress, the weapon could become the first scramjet-powered, hypersonic air-launched cruise missile to be introduced into the Air Force’s inventory.
By Valerie Insinna