Video Shows US Hypersonic Missile Defense Test
The test comes as the Trump administration is pushing for the deployment of a next-generation missile defense shield.
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MDA, U.S. Navy Track Hypersonic Weapon with Aegis System in Ballistic Missile Defense Test
The FTX-40 test, or “Stellar Banshee,” served as a validation for modern hypersonic missile tracking satellites, upgraded ...
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US Navy, MDA intercept simulated hypersonic threat
The US Navy (USN) and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) intercepted a simulated hypersonic target during a joint test and ...
Naval Technology on MSN1d
US Navy and MDA complete hypersonic threat test
USS Pinckney spearheaded the test by using the SBT Increment 3 capability within Lockheed's Aegis Combat System.
Interesting Engineering on MSN1d
US’ next-gen hypersonic missile defense counters advanced maneuvering target
The United States recently tested anti-hypersonic defense tactics to counter the threat posed by hypersonic weapons. The test ...
L3Harris’ New Advanced Large Solid Rocket Motors Power Successful US Missile Defense Test
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has debuted an advanced large solid rocket motor to power the company’s air-launched, ...
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Aegis Combat System Demonstrates System’s Capability to Counter Hypersonic Threats
Standard Missile 6, the U.S. Navy successfully shot down a threat representative Hypersonic Target Vehicle (HTV-1) off the ...
Investing2d
Aegis system passes hypersonic missile defense test
This test, which was supported by the Missile Defense Agency, the United States Navy, Lockheed Martin, and other industry partners, introduced a new target and simulated missile, showcasing the ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN7d
Mach 5 speeding: Kratos plans low-cost hypersonic drone for US military needs
Kratos has unveiled plans for a Mach 5-capable drone that promises to be ‘orders of magnitude’ cheaper than any comparable ...
The National Interest3d
A Hypersonic Missile-Armed B-52 Was Spotted Overflying Texas
The story comes to us courtesy of Stefano D’Urso of ... titled “B-52 Spotted Over Texas Apparently Carrying Hypersonic Missile During Test.“ To wit: “A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress ...
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Evolving Missile Technologies in India and Pakistan
New advances in missile technology risk undermining strategic stability in the region – and increasing the odds of conflict.