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Rocket Lab Secures Critical Hypersonic Testing Roles in U.S. and U.K. Defense Programs

Rocket Lab has been onramped to multi-billion dollar U.S. Air Force and U.K. Ministry of Defence contracts aimed at advancing hypersonic technology. The company's HASTE suborbital testbed vehicle will support hypersonic testing and tech development from its NASA Wallops and New Zealand launch sites.

2025-04-14T17:56:06.703986-07:00

Naval News

Cost Concerns Lead to Cancellation of U.S. Navy's HALO Hypersonic Missile Program

2025-04-10T13:20:47.285101-07:00

Aviation Week

UK and US Reach Key Milestone in Hypersonic Missile Engine Testing

2025-04-07T08:58:40.900260-07:00

The War Zone

China's KD-21 Hypersonic Missile Operational on H-6K Bombers

2025-04-01T11:20:56.851224-07:00

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Rocket Lab Secures Critical Hypersonic Testing Roles in U.S. and U.K. Defense Programs Rocket Lab has been onramped to multi-billion dollar U.S. Air Force and U.K. Ministry of Defence contracts aimed at advancing hypersonic technology. The company's HASTE suborbital testbed vehicle will support hypersonic testing and tech development from its NASA Wallops and New Zealand launch sites.

2025-04-14T17:56:06.703986-07:00

Rocket Lab Secures Critical Hypersonic Testing Roles in U.S. and U.K. Defense Programs

Naval News

Cost Concerns Lead to Cancellation of U.S. Navy's HALO Hypersonic Missile Program The U.S. Navy has canceled its HALO Hypersonic Missile project, a key component of the OASuW Increment 2 program, due to financial concerns. This decision underscores the challenges of balancing cost and capability in advanced weapons development amid tightening budgets in the defense sector.

2025-04-10T13:20:47.285101-07:00

Cost Concerns Lead to Cancellation of U.S. Navy's HALO Hypersonic Missile Program

Aviation Week

UK and US Reach Key Milestone in Hypersonic Missile Engine Testing The UK Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with the US, has successfully completed 233 large-scale propulsion tests for hypersonic missiles at NASA's Langley Research Center. This marks a significant advancement in the development of hypersonic cruise missile technology, targeting operational capabilities by 2030.

2025-04-07T08:58:40.900260-07:00

UK and US Reach Key Milestone in Hypersonic Missile Engine Testing

DefenseNews.com

US Army Targets December for Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Test The US Army plans to conduct a soldier-operated test of its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon by the end of December. This test is part of ongoing efforts to integrate hypersonic capabilities into the military arsenal, aiming to enhance the speed and precision of US defense systems.

2025-04-02T11:51:20.036579-07:00

US Army Targets December for Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Test

SpaceQ

NordSpace Unveils SHARP for Supersonic and Hypersonic Research NordSpace has introduced the Supersonic and Hypersonic Applications Research Platform (SHARP), aimed at advancing technologies related to high-speed flight. This platform will support the development and testing of supersonic and hypersonic systems, crucial for future aerospace advancements.

2025-04-02T08:23:00.144950-07:00

NordSpace Unveils SHARP for Supersonic and Hypersonic Research

Aviation Week

Brazil's Mac Jee Unveils Hypersonic Rocket Model at LAAD Mac Jee, a Brazilian energetics supplier, has showcased a mock-up of its new hypersonic, solid-fuel rocket at the LAAD defense exhibition. This marks the company's first public reveal of the rocket under development, highlighting advancements in hypersonic technology within Latin America.

2025-04-02T03:58:31.956190-07:00

Brazil's Mac Jee Unveils Hypersonic Rocket Model at LAAD

The War Zone

China's KD-21 Hypersonic Missile Operational on H-6K Bombers China's People's Liberation Army Air Force has operationalized the KD-21 hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile with its H-6K bombers. This development was highlighted during recent Pacific air drills, signaling new tactics and enhanced regional military strength.

2025-04-01T11:20:56.851224-07:00

China's KD-21 Hypersonic Missile Operational on H-6K Bombers

Naval News

USS Pinckney Executes Successful Test of Aegis Combat System Against Hypersonic Targets In a pivotal test, the USS Pinckney (DDG 91), utilizing Lockheed Martin's Aegis Combat System, successfully intercepted a hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile target, marking a significant achievement in U.S. Navy's hypersonic defense strategy through the completion of Flight Test Other 40 (FTX-40), also known as Stellar Banshee.

2025-03-25T13:51:34.756250-07:00

USS Pinckney Executes Successful Test of Aegis Combat System Against Hypersonic Targets

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