Glide Phase Interceptor for hypersonic defense about to enter ‘hardware phase’: MDA director

Glide Phase Interceptor for hypersonic defense about to enter ‘hardware phase’: MDA director
Glide Phase Interceptor for hypersonic defense about to enter ‘hardware phase’: MDA director

“We’re ready to transition over to technology development,” MDA Director Vice Adm. Jon Hill told the Center for Strategic and International Studies today.

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MDA looks to narrow competition for hypersonic missile killer

MDA looks to narrow competition for hypersonic missile killer
MDA looks to narrow competition for hypersonic missile killer

The Missile Defense Agency’s request for funds above the 2023 budget for the Glide Phase Interceptor will go towards reducing risks for critical technologies, including seekers, propulsion systems and thermal protection, says Director Vice Adm. Jon Hill.

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Key radar for identifying ICBM threats begins initial fielding: MDA

Key radar for identifying ICBM threats begins initial fielding: MDA
Key radar for identifying ICBM threats begins initial fielding: MDA

The milestone follows a series of 2020 setbacks due largely to the coronavirus pandemic.

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US Successfully Tests New Homeland Missile Defense Capability

US Successfully Tests New Homeland Missile Defense Capability
US Successfully Tests New Homeland Missile Defense Capability

The new capability should add flexibility to the Ground Based Interceptor.

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Next Budget Will Limit Glide Phase Interceptor Contractors: MDA Head

Next Budget Will Limit Glide Phase Interceptor Contractors: MDA Head
Next Budget Will Limit Glide Phase Interceptor Contractors: MDA Head

“We’re gonna down-select … later in the year. Then I have to worry about future budgets, and so that’s what’s really going to throttle” the number of contractors, says MDA Director Vice Adm. Jon Hill.

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