Tim Grayson, who is in charge of standing up the new ICO, said one of the outgrowths of any such study could be the establishment of a new, informal group modeled on the lines of the current Joint Long-Range Kill Chain Organization.
As well as leveraging space systems for its own operations, the Army intends to invest in capabilities to counter enemy space systems, the new vision document explains.
If a final test report is positive, the service can begin accepting early operational capability PrSM missiles before the start of 2024.
Fiscal year 2023 is an important year for the Army's modernization portfolio, and its acquisition chief says he's "confident" the service will meet its goals.
The Ukraine war proves the US Army is right to focus on high-tech long-range weapons and old-school high-intensity training, Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville tells Breaking Defense.
Soldiers are already training on the hypersonic battery equipment to prepare for delivery of the missile.
Michigan’s defense ecosystem and expertise makes it a special asset for production.
The project, which could cost up to €27.3 million, is coordinated through the European Defence Fund and involves an industrial consortium of 14 partners.
The Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher program involves a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) modified with software to be controlled remotely and driven autonomously.
"I don't think it would be wise for us to wait to develop the kinds of weapons systems, we need for a future conflict until we had the diplomatic agreements signed," Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said.
Soldiers will receive the first increment of PrSM weapons in FY23, but will get a more advanced version by FY27.
Cybersecurity skills must evolve in near-real time as Zero Day threats continue and AI provides new challenges.
The eight-page summary document essentially defines Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) and sets out the ambitious goals for the program, but provides little insight into how the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the military services actually are moving to make it work.
Congressional Research Service report could shape lawmaker questions on hypersonics at next hearing, from funding to command and control issues.
Wednesday's test of the Precision Strike Missile will attempt to go 499 km.
"The US often seeks solutions for firepower primarily in the arena of new long-range weaponry. Yet, experience shows that emphasis on weapons technology alone is a serious mistake," says Mike Nagata.