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Credible prompt strike: How hypersonic weapons could transform Pacific deterrence

"Keeping hypersonic missiles in the phase of a science project will not deter the Chinese," writes Robbin Laird in this column.

Sweden eyes Gripen upgrade amid ‘urgent need’ for improved electronic warfare

Following a decision by Swedish political leadership in 2019 to improve the country’s military capabilities, weapons procurement has surged, said Brig. Gen. Lars Helmrich.

GE pushes for faster fielding of Army’s ITEP, Air Force’s NGAP engines

GE executive Mark Rettig said the company’s recent foray into hypersonic technology has opened a new range of opportunities for the engine maker.

B-52 radar upgrade faces new delays, GAO says

The Government Accountability Office’s annual weapon system assessment also found that the Air Force is moving to field a hypersonic attack cruise missile in 2027, despite delays driving a compressed flight testing schedule.

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.

Trump: Golden Dome to cost $175 billion, will be led by Space Force’s Guetlein

President Donald Trump said the project to develop a missile defense shield should be "fully operational" before the end of his term, and claimed Canada has asked to join the project.

Ursa Major looks to fly Draper engine, takes aim at rocket engine markets

“This will be a next-generation capability being introduced by Ursa Major for hypersonic technology,” Ursa Major CEO Dan Jablonsky told Breaking Defense.

Cummings, ATRX team to develop hypersonic drones

Cummings will build out large-scale versions of its Hellhound UAS, equipped with ATRX’s Air Turbo Rocket (ATR) to undertake subsonic, supersonic and ultimately hypersonic flight tests.

Hypersonic missile defense deserves predictable and sustainable funding

Keeping the Glide Phase Interceptor program on track needs to be a priority for the new administration and Congress, writes former NORTHCOM officer Howard “Dallas” Thompson.

Pentagon marks 2 long-range tests with Army’s PrSM and Army-Navy hypersonic missile

The US Army recently had 'successful' tests for both its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon and a pair of Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1 weapons.

UK vows to ‘closely monitor all our supply chains’ after collapse of hypersonic supplier

Reaction Engines, which is also part of the $1.3 billion Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework (HTCDF) effort to build and deliver a first UK hypersonic missile, was plunged into administration today after failing to secure a rescue deal.

Northrop selected to develop anti-hypersonic Glide Phase Interceptor

"Today's decision represents a turning point for hypersonic glide phase defense," Lt. Gen. Heath Collins, MDA director, said in the announcement.

After delay, Missile Defense Agency plans to conduct critical test for new long-range radar next year

The agency also plans to launch a new, discriminating space sensor around the 2029 timeframe, MDA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Heath Collins said.

US, Australia to expand basing cooperation, finalize PrSM and GMLRS missile production plans

"We have seen today groundbreaking discussions in respect of a much greater collaboration between our defense industry bases, particular in respect of the manufacture of guided weapons in Australia," Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said.