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Jun- 2024 -

3 June

Avioniq to Offer Modeling, Simulation Tech for UK Hypersonic Program

The UK Ministry of Defence has selected Avioniq to develop modeling and simulation software for the country’s maiden hypersonic missile development effort.

May- 2024 -

21 May

Arms

A Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) system is seen firing off a missile upwards in the middle of a brown plains area. The system is attached to a six-wheel hydraulic launching system that attaches to a six-wheel truck. The truck is seen a little farther back, on the right side of the image. Both the vehicle and the weapon system is painted green. The background is a scenic view of a mountain range, with a grayish-blue sky occupying the rest of the space.

Juster Domingo

US Taps Lockheed for $756M Long Range Hypersonic Weapon Deal

The US Army has signed a $756-million deal with Lockheed Martin to acquire new capabilities for the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon system.

17 May

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

MBDA Launches European Hypersonic Missile Interceptor Concept Phase

MBDA has signed an agreement for the European Hypersonic Defense Interceptor Study project concept phase with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation.

2 May

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK to Deploy First Domestically-Made Hypersonic Missile by 2030

The UK Ministry of Defence plans to deploy the country’s first domestically-made hypersonic cruise missile by 2030.

Apr- 2024 -

16 April

Commentary

C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, prepares to land at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica

J.D. Hayworth

US National Security Planners Must Recognize Antarctica’s Importance

America’s national security threats closer to home should be ignored but neither should the growing concerns from the seemingly far distant Antarctic.

12 April

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Lockheed Unveils Air-Launched Multi-Mission Hypersonic Missile

Lockheed Martin has unveiled an air-launched hypersonic missile being pitched to the US Navy and Air Force.

Mar- 2024 -

21 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Air Force Conducts Final Test of Troubled ARRW Hypersonic Missile

The US Air Force has conducted the final test of an air-launched hypersonic weapon the service previously said it would no longer pursue.

Feb- 2024 -

16 February

War

Flight test of the hypersonic cruise missile Zircon

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia’s Coastal Defense System Can Now Launch Ship-Based Hypersonics: UK Intel

The Russian military possibly launched a Zircon hypersonic missile in Ukraine from a land-based coastal defense system last week, according to UK defense intelligence.

Jan- 2024 -

15 January

Air

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a ground-breaking ceremony in Pyongyang, 2021

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Says It Test-Fired Hypersonic Missile

North Korea said it successfully test-fired a new ballistic missile tipped with a hypersonic maneuverable warhead, the latest breakthrough in its pursuit of advanced weaponry to threaten South Korean and US targets.

10 January

Arms