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Aviation Week • Guy Norris

Stratolaunch’s Talon-A2 breaks Mach 5, meets DoD benchmarks in reusable hypersonic tests

Stratolaunch achieved a major hypersonic milestone with its Talon-A2 reusable test vehicle, released from its Roc carrier aircraft over the Pacific and accelerated beyond Mach 5. Both powered flights met Defense Department performance benchmarks within 1%, marking the first repeat recoveries of a reusable hypersonic platform since the 1960s.

2025-05-05T09:26:35.925953-07:00

Reuters

Pentagon Confirms First Reusable Hypersonic Flights Since 1960s

2025-05-05T10:11:49.092417-07:00

Breaking Defense

Ursa Major to Flight-Test Draper Hypersonic Engine, Eyes Rocket Market Entry

2025-05-01T14:26:41.756688-07:00

Reuters

U.S. Navy Validates Cold-Gas Launch for Sea-Based Hypersonic Missile

2025-05-02T11:00:05.839927-07:00

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South China Morning Post

PLA Study Flags Potential for Space-Based Hypersonic Glider Strikes in 30 Minutes A PLA-affiliated research paper claims that China could deploy hypersonic glide vehicles from space-based platforms, enabling strikes on any global target within 30 minutes, challenging current missile defense architectures and underscoring Beijing’s drive for advanced strategic deterrence.

2025-05-08T00:03:05.280334-07:00

PLA Study Flags Potential for Space-Based Hypersonic Glider Strikes in 30 Minutes

Reuters

Pentagon Confirms First Reusable Hypersonic Flights Since 1960s The Defense Department has disclosed that Stratolaunch’s Talon-A2 test vehicle completed milestone reusable hypersonic flights in December 2024 and March 2025, exceeding Mach 5 and landing intact — the first U.S. recoverable hypersonic missions in over five decades.

2025-05-05T10:11:49.092417-07:00

Pentagon Confirms First Reusable Hypersonic Flights Since 1960s

Aviation Week

Stratolaunch’s Talon-A2 breaks Mach 5, meets DoD benchmarks in reusable hypersonic tests Stratolaunch achieved a major hypersonic milestone with its Talon-A2 reusable test vehicle, released from its Roc carrier aircraft over the Pacific and accelerated beyond Mach 5. Both powered flights met Defense Department performance benchmarks within 1%, marking the first repeat recoveries of a reusable hypersonic platform since the 1960s.

2025-05-05T09:26:35.925953-07:00

Stratolaunch’s Talon-A2 breaks Mach 5, meets DoD benchmarks in reusable hypersonic tests

Reuters

U.S. Navy Validates Cold-Gas Launch for Sea-Based Hypersonic Missile On April 25, the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs completed an end-to-end flight test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, validating a cold-gas launch system for its Conventional Prompt Strike hypersonic missile. The test marks the first demonstration of sea-based CPS capability and advances path to fielding.

2025-05-02T11:00:05.839927-07:00

U.S. Navy Validates Cold-Gas Launch for Sea-Based Hypersonic Missile

Breaking Defense

Ursa Major to Flight-Test Draper Hypersonic Engine, Eyes Rocket Market Entry Ursa Major plans to integrate Draper Laboratory’s next-generation hypersonic engine into a flight demonstration as it pivots from conventional propulsion to compete in defense and commercial rocket engine markets. CEO Dan Jablonsky says the milestone will showcase Ursa Major’s advanced hypersonic capabilities.

2025-05-01T14:26:41.756688-07:00

Ursa Major to Flight-Test Draper Hypersonic Engine, Eyes Rocket Market Entry

GeekWire

Radian Aerospace Unveils Reusable Hypersonic Reentry Vehicle for Space Testing Radian Aerospace is developing a reusable re-entry vehicle aimed at testing aerospace components under high-stress conditions, supporting hypersonic and orbital missions. This initiative represents a strategic move to advance reusable spacecraft technology, crucial for future space exploration and commercial opportunities.

2025-04-29T05:13:34.097902-07:00

Radian Aerospace Unveils Reusable Hypersonic Reentry Vehicle for Space Testing

china-arms.com

U.S. Defense Secretary's Remarks on China's Hypersonic Missiles Fuel Tensions U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's recent comments on China's hypersonic missile capabilities have ignited discussions between Chinese and American defense officials. China's Ministry of National Defense has responded to these statements, highlighting the rising geopolitical tensions surrounding advanced missile technology.

2025-04-29T04:03:18.634459-07:00

U.S. Defense Secretary's Remarks on China's Hypersonic Missiles Fuel Tensions

Ars Technica

US Army Conducts Secretive 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Missile Test at Cape Canaveral The US Army launched the 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missile from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base on April 25, following the weapon's official naming. This unannounced and classified test underscores the continued development and deployment efforts in advancing hypersonic technology by the U.S. military.

2025-04-25T18:44:50.964078-07:00

US Army Conducts Secretive 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Missile Test at Cape Canaveral

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