Hypersonics on the Hill: ARRW back in Air Force quiver, Army to seek new munitions
Army leaders also discussed the future of their non-hypersonic long-range missile options, including tests planned for a newer munition.
Fielding plan for Army’s Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon awaiting senior leader blessing
“We continue to move down the path we were on. But as far as decisions on, when do we field, when IOC will be, etcetera, those have to be vetted,” Lt. Gen. Robert Rasch told Breaking Defense.
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Army has a revised hypersonic test plan to address launcher ‘problem’: Official
“There's no new science, it's just a mechanical engineering problem to make sure…that missile works with that launcher ... because both were new and normally you don't do it that way,” Army acquisition chief Doug Bush told Breaking Defense.
Army investigating latest hypersonic stumble as fielding timeline likely slips
“We're close to understanding what exactly the problem was, which will inform our path to getting back to testing,” said Army acquisition head Doug Bush.
Army scrubs latest test of new Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon after pre-flight checks
The Army planned to complete the first fielding the hypersonic weapon by the end of the month, but testing hurdles have pushed back the timeline.
Navy’s problems with the Zumwalt may be hurting its hypersonic weapon efforts
The Pentagon's top weapons tester says the service has "limited flight test opportunities" to support putting a hypersonic weapon onboard the Zumwalt class.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.