Hermeus rolls out new uncrewed aircraft as company edges toward goal of hypersonic flight

Hermeus rolls out new uncrewed aircraft as company edges toward goal of hypersonic flight
Hermeus rolls out new uncrewed aircraft as company edges toward goal of hypersonic flight

The Atlanta-based startup intends to pitch the next, supersonic iteration of the Quarterhorse, set to roll out in 2025, to the Pentagon as its first product.

Air Force conducts final test of ARRW hypersonic missile, won’t discuss ‘specific’ results

Air Force conducts final test of ARRW hypersonic missile, won’t discuss ‘specific’ results
Air Force conducts final test of ARRW hypersonic missile, won’t discuss ‘specific’ results

The test’s results could determine the ultimate fate of the Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon, or at least help “further a range of hypersonic programs.”

Air Force moves out on hypersonic cruise missile flight testing in FY25

Air Force moves out on hypersonic cruise missile flight testing in FY25
Air Force moves out on hypersonic cruise missile flight testing in FY25

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall last year said the service was “more committed” to the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile than the service’s other fast-flying design, the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon.

Anti-tank weapons, new materials:  MBDA Germany pondering future hypersonic capabilities

Anti-tank weapons, new materials:  MBDA Germany pondering future hypersonic capabilities
Anti-tank weapons, new materials: MBDA Germany pondering future hypersonic capabilities

MBDA is considering a new hypersonic anti-tank weapon, officials told Breaking Defense during a recent tour of the weapons firm’s German facilities.

Anglo-French defense firms gather to talk quantum, missiles and other ‘complex weapons’

Anglo-French defense firms gather to talk quantum, missiles and other ‘complex weapons’
Anglo-French defense firms gather to talk quantum, missiles and other ‘complex weapons’

Led by a core team of industry partners including MBDA, Leonardo, Thales, Roxel, Safran and CEA, technology areas are designed to support a variety of use cases which include tactical and deep strike, surface and force protection, and air dominance.

Army closes in on fielding of Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon

Army closes in on fielding of Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon
Army closes in on fielding of Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon

“We’re not opening up on the champagne bottle right here on the stage but we’re going to get there,” Lt. Gen. Robert Rasch said about Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon fielding.

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Implementing strategic deterrence through test

Implementing strategic deterrence through test
Implementing strategic deterrence through test

United States defense leaders can leverage private sector solutions to maintain the country’s position in the Indo-Pacific region and leap ahead of its peer competitors in hypersonic test and development.

There goes my missile: SDA eyes new FOO Fighter missile defense ‘fire control’ sats

There goes my missile: SDA eyes new FOO Fighter missile defense ‘fire control’ sats
There goes my missile: SDA eyes new FOO Fighter missile defense ‘fire control’ sats

The new “Fire-Control On Orbit-Support-To-The-War Fighter (FOO Fighter or F2)” program “will accelerate the ability to provide new fire control options for the tactical users,” an SDA spokesperson told Breaking Defense. But how does it play with MDA programs?

Whether Iran’s ‘hypersonic’ weapon is real or not, Israel has to plan to react: Experts

Whether Iran’s ‘hypersonic’ weapon is real or not, Israel has to plan to react: Experts
Whether Iran’s ‘hypersonic’ weapon is real or not, Israel has to plan to react: Experts

Experts tell Breaking Defense that there is still too much uncertainty about Iran’s “Fattah” missile to know for sure how defeatable it may be.

Rafael unveils ‘Sky Sonic’ hypersonic missile interceptor

Rafael unveils ‘Sky Sonic’ hypersonic missile interceptor
Rafael unveils ‘Sky Sonic’ hypersonic missile interceptor

Rafael plans to market Sky Sonic at the upcoming Paris Air Show, as it targets the European market.

AFRL taps Ursa Major for hypersonic, space launch engines

AFRL taps Ursa Major for hypersonic, space launch engines
AFRL taps Ursa Major for hypersonic, space launch engines

Responsive launch is enabled by the fact that Draper’s hydrogen peroxide fuel is easily storable, Ursa Major CEO Joe Laurienti told Breaking Defense, which cuts down prelaunch logistics — whereas other highly toxic liquid fuels often used to provide the high thrust needed for a missile to reach hypersonic speeds (Mach 5 and above) require special handling.

Rocket Lab unveils new HASTE suborbital hypersonic testbed

Rocket Lab unveils new HASTE suborbital hypersonic testbed
Rocket Lab unveils new HASTE suborbital hypersonic testbed

The company says its new rocket will be ready to launch in the first half of 2023 for a “confidential customer.”

Tiny Aussie startup is Defense Innovation Unit hypersonics’ pick

Tiny Aussie startup is Defense Innovation Unit hypersonics’ pick
Tiny Aussie startup is Defense Innovation Unit hypersonics’ pick

If this program broadens to production, it will be a singular success story for an Australian research and development effort, which often excel until they face the perils of the well-known valley of death.

Why drones targeted a Russian A-50U, vital for hypersonic Kinzhal strikes

Why drones targeted a Russian A-50U, vital for hypersonic Kinzhal strikes
Why drones targeted a Russian A-50U, vital for hypersonic Kinzhal strikes

A defense attaché to Kyiv told Breaking Defense that anytime the A-50 was aloft it was accompanied by two or more MiG-31Ks and that there was no telling when or if these aircraft might launch on demand.