hypersonic missiles
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Sep- 2021 -7 September
USAF Awards $95 Million Hypersonic Missile Design Contracts
The US Air Force has modified preliminary design review (PDR) contracts with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon for a hypersonic cruise missile.
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3 September
US Navy Tests Second Stage Hypersonic Missile Motor
The US Navy live tested the second stage Solid Rocket Motor in support of the navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike offensive hypersonic strike capability and the army’s Long Range Hypersonic Weapon.
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Aug- 2021 -25 August
China to Build Mach 30 Wind Tunnel by 2022
China said it will build the world’s fastest hypervelocity wind tunnel by 2022, which will simulate flying conditions at about 30 Mach.
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11 August
Russia to Complete Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile Trials This Year: Minister
State trials of Russia’s Tsirkon hypersonic missile are expected to wrap up this year, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko said.
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10 August
Purdue Aerospace District to Host New Hypersonic Testing Facility
A state-of-the-art hypersonic technology testing facility will be constructed in the Purdue Aerospace District adjacent to the Purdue University campus.
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10 August
Japan Developing Drone-Based Hypersonic Missile Detection: Report
Japan is developing a drone-based hypersonic missile detection system, local media reported citing the country’s ministry of defense.
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3 August
Russia Developing Air-Launched Hypersonic Missile: Official
Russia is developing a long-range hypersonic missile for its aerospace force, a senior military official has revealed.
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2 August
US Air Force Hypersonic Booster Rocket Fails to Ignite During Trial
A US Air Force hypersonic booster rocket failed to ignite when tested for the second time at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
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Jul- 2021 -27 July
China Developing Laser to Improve Hypersonic Missile, Aircraft Speed
A team of laser experts in China is developing a device to further increase the speed of hypersonic missiles and military aircraft.
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22 July
With Cutting-Edge Hypersonics, Russia Leads in New Arms Race
The Avangard, the Kinzhal and now the Zircon — Russia is leading the race to develop a range of new hypersonic weapons that President Vladimir Putin has dubbed "invincible".
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