Northrop Grumman pumps $50M into Firefly for medium launch vehicle
"With a 16 metric ton to orbit capability, Eclipse is a sweet spot for programs like NSSL Lane 1 and a natural fit to launch proliferated constellations," said Firefly CEO Jason Kim.
"With a 16 metric ton to orbit capability, Eclipse is a sweet spot for programs like NSSL Lane 1 and a natural fit to launch proliferated constellations," said Firefly CEO Jason Kim.
"Right at the back of the UAV [unmanned aerial vehicle], there is a system that absorbs much of the kinetic energy produced by the firing," S.A.S technology designer Christos Christou told Breaking Defense.
There is no single answer to the drone threat, pushing the Pentagon toward a broader mix of defenses.