Tag: hypersonic
US Air Force’s long-awaited hypersonic ARRW flight test flops
The ARRW test missile did not complete its launch sequence and remained attached to the B-52H Stratofortress bomber during the test on April 5, 2021.
US Air Force ready for ARRW hypersonic weapon test this week
The ARRW program is a boost-glide based hypersonic weapon, and is proceeding to flight tests after completing several captive carry trials.
L3Harris to build prototype satellite for tracking of hypersonic missiles
The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded L3Harris Technologies a $121.6 million contract to develop and deliver a prototype satellite capable of...
US partners with Australia on air-breathing hypersonic technologies
The defense departments of Australia and the US announced today they are starting a bilateral effort to advance the development of air-breathing...
Pentagon funds creation of a “university consortium for applied hypersonics”
The US Department of Defense announced it would award Texas A&M University’s Engineering Experiment Station $20 million per year over a 5-year...
India shares footage of Mach 6 hypersonic demonstrator test
India has carried out what it says is a successful test of the country's locally-developed hypersonic technology demonstrator vehicle (HSTDV).
US completes captive carry tests of two HAWC hypersonic weapons
The two HAWC variants were designed and developed by Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies
Rolls-Royce invests in hypersonic engine specialist Reaction Engines
Reaction Engines and Rolls-Royce have entered into a new strategic partnership agreement to develop high-speed aircraft propulsion systems.
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US Air Force accidentally releases potential hypersonic nuclear weapon plans
US defense department officials continue to say that hypersonic capability is limited to non-nuclear weapons.
US Air Force completes another ARRW hypersonic weapon test
The ARRW hypersonic prototype is set for its first booster test flight later this year.
