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GE Aerospace wins Pentagon contract to develop Mach 5 Derecho hypersonic test vehicle

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GE Aerospace will develop the Mach 5 Derecho hypersonic test vehicle under a new Pentagon Hypersonic and High-Cadence Testing Capabilities (HyCAT) contract, adding an established aerospace supplier to the U.S. military’s effort to advance hypersonic test platforms.

Discovered 2026-09-03T11:06:08.794346-07:00 | 2026-09-03T11:06:08.794346-07:00

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  • The contract gives GE Aerospace a role in developing a Mach 5 hypersonic test vehicle under the Pentagon’s HyCAT program.
  • The award underscores the Defense Department’s focus on expanding hypersonic test capabilities and brings a major aerospace contractor into that effort.

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