U.S. Navy cancels costly HALO hypersonic missile programme, shifts to LRASM
The U.S. Navy has announced the cancellation of its Hypersonic Air-Launched Offensive (HALO) missile development programme, citing high costs as the primary reason.
Anduril successfully tests hypersonic rocket motor for U.S. Navy’s STANDARD Missile Program
Anduril Industries has successfully completed two live-fire tests of its 21-inch hypersonic solid rocket motor, developed in partnership with the U.S. Navy's STANDARD Missile Program.
AUKUS technology collaboration: Dstl and AFRL achieve key milestone in hypersonic weapon development
UK hypersonic research has achieved a major breakthrough following the successful completion of a large-scale propulsion testing programme.
U.S. approves potential USD 200 million sale to Japan for Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile support
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Japan for equipment and services supporting its Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) programme.
Polaris Raumflugzeuge secures contract for reusable hypersonic research vehicle
The German aerospace company Polaris Raumflugzeuge has been awarded a contract by BAAINBw to design a two-stage, fully reusable hypersonic research vehicle.
Cummings Aerospace and ATRX partner to develop high-speed unmanned aircraft systems
Cummings Aerospace and ATRX have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) capable of supersonic and hypersonic flight.
Kratos successfully tests Erinyes hypersonic vehicle for U.S. military
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has successfully tested its Erinyes Hypersonic Test Bed in a recent flight from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
Missile Defense Agency conducts successful hypersonic test flight
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has successfully completed a second flight test of its Hypersonic Test Bed (HTB) at Wallops Island, Virginia.
Anduril Industries selects Ohio for droundbreaking Arsenal-1 manufacturing facility
Anduril Industries, a leader in autonomous systems and defence technology, has announced plans to establish its first hyperscale manufacturing facility, Arsenal-1, in Columbus, Ohio.
Stratolaunch secures USD 24.7 million contract from Missile Defense Agency for hypersonic flight testing
The flight test campaign, scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025, aims to validate new defensive technologies against the unique challenges of hypersonic threats.
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Hermeus unveils cutting-edge hypersonic testing facility in Florida [VIDEO]
Hermeus, a pioneering aerospace and defence company specialising in high-speed aircraft, has announced the successful launch of its High Enthalpy Air-Breathing Test Facility (HEAT) at Cecil Airport.
Kratos secures USD 1.45 billion contract for hypersonic test bed initiative
Dave Carter, President of Kratos’ Rocket Support Services Division, noted the company’s recent achievements with hypersonic systems, including the Erinyes Hypersonic Flyer and Zeus Solid Rocket Motors.