“Eventually, we’d like to be [hypersonic flight] testing weekly. This allows for more rapid evaluation of new tech, design iteration, etc,” a DIU spokesperson said.
By Theresa HitchensRapidly delivered digitally advanced and intelligently supported solutions to the warfighter.
By BoeingSee how Raytheon Missiles & Defense is developing high-power microwaves as part of layered air defenses.
By Raytheon Missiles & Defense“You obviously don’t wouldn’t buy something that doesn’t work. But even if it does work, it’s got to be it’s got to be the right contribution to the overall weapons mix,” said Andrew Hunter, the Air Force’s acquisition executive.
By Valerie InsinnaBoeing is embracing speed, agility and affordability to deliver the most digitally advanced, simply and efficiently produced, and intelligently supported products and capabilities to outpace the unprecedented threats and challenges of a fast-moving future battlespace.
By BOEINGThe Missile Defense Agency’s early-stage hypersonic missile defense program will move forward amid fears about China and Russia’s hypersonic capabilities.
By Andrew EversdenThe draft legislation also requires DoD to submit an overarching strategy for defeating hypersonic missile threats using asymmetric capabilities, including directed energy, microwave systems, cyber and “any other capabilities.”
By Andrew Eversden“It’s not just Lockheed Martin,” Lockheed CEO Jim Taiclet said. “Industry is willing to invest in efficiency. It’s willing to invest in capacity. But the constraints of the Federal Acquisition Regulation limit our ability to invest and get great [return on investment] for investors while helping the government.”
By Valerie InsinnaWith a successful launch finally under its belt, the major looming question is whether (and when) the Air Force will approve production of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon.
By Valerie InsinnaAn investment into a startup like Hermeus that is looking at commercial hypersonic tech could lead to leap-ahead approaches that benefit defense applications.
By Valerie Insinna“What this document says is, we have to anticipate this (Ukraine) emergency. Don’t wait till it’s upon us,” said Rikki Kersten, honorary professor at the Australian National University.
By Colin ClarkThe fiscal 2023 budget request is the first to outline crucial details about the next increment of OASuW, including its hypersonic capability.
By Justin KatzRegular, routine, and reusable hypersonic flight testing in the operational environment is a cost effective, critical component of leap-ahead technologies.
By Dr. Daniel Millman, Ret. Air Force Lt. Colonel, Chief Technology Officer at Stratolaunch LLC