MBDA-led HYDIS consortium completes Initial Concept Review for hypersonic defence interceptor
The HYDIS programme is co-funded by the European Union through the European Defence Fund and by the four participating countries.
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Castelion wins U.S. Army and Navy contracts to integrate Blackbeard hypersonic strike weapon system
U.S. defence firm Castelion has secured contracts with the U.S. Army and Navy to integrate its hypersonic Blackbeard weapon system onto operational platforms.
GE Aerospace demonstrates new hypersonic ramjet engines with rotating detonation technology
GE Aerospace has announced the successful demonstration of two rotating detonation combustion (RDC) engines at its Aerospace Research Center in Niskayuna, New York.
U.S. expands hypersonic weapons development as operational deployment remains years away
The United States has actively pursued the development of hypersonic weapons since the early 2000s under its conventional prompt global strike programme.
Congressional report examines hypersonic weapons development and strategic implications
A newly updated Congressional Research Service (CRS) report has shed light on the United States’ continuing development of hypersonic weapons, revealing both the progress made and the challenges still facing policymakers.
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Missile Defense Agency certifies SM-6 Sea-Based Terminal system upgrade to counter hypersonic threats
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has certified the latest update to its Standard Missile 6 Sea-Based Terminal system for defending against hypersonic weapons.
India successfully tests indigenous ET-LDHCM hypersonic missile under project Vishnu
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a test of the Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM).
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Russia intensifies use of Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles against Ukraine
Russian forces have recently intensified their use of the air-launched Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missile in strikes against Kyiv, Starokostiantyniv in Khmelnytskyi region, and other Ukrainian cities.
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U.S. Air Force plans hypersonic missile upgrade for B-1B Lancer strategic bombers
The U.S. Air Force has ordered new external Load Adaptable Modular (LAM) pylons for its B‑1B Lancer bombers, aiming to significantly expand their capacity to carry hypersonic missiles.
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Dawn Aerospace joins EU-funded Hypersonic Defence Interceptor (HYDEF) programme
Dawn Aerospace said it has been selected to support the European Union’s Hypersonic Defence Interceptor (HYDEF) programme, aimed at developing the bloc’s first counter-hypersonic interceptor system.
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A game-changer? Blackbeard GL hypersonic missile poised to supercharge U.S. Army’s HIMARS by 2028
The U.S. Army has confirmed it will move the Blackbeard Ground Launch (GL) hypersonic strike weapon into its Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase, allocating $25 million under Project HX3.
GE Aerospace enhances hypersonic testing facilities across the United States
The upgrades follow GE Aerospace’s recent success in rapidly developing and testing advanced propulsion systems, including a dual-mode ramjet completed within 11 months of conception.
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