hypersonic

Apr- 2025 -

11 April

Anduril test fires its hypersonic solid rocket motor for a US Navy missile.

Anduril Fires Hypersonic Solid Rocket Motor, Ramps Up Mass Production

Anduril has tested its hypersonic solid rocket motor in addition to expanding its production capabilities for delivery to the US Navy.

11 April

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

UK, US Complete Major Hypersonic Propulsion Test for Future Missile

The UK and the US have concluded a hypersonic propulsion test campaign, advancing the development of a cutting-edge cruise missile.

Mar- 2025 -

13 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Approves $200M Deal to Aid Japan’s High-Speed Weapon Development

The US State Department has approved a $200-million deal to aid Japan’s Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles program.

10 March

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Polaris Spaceplanes to Build Hypersonic Test Vehicle for Germany

The German arms procurement agency has commissioned Bremen-based startup Polaris Spaceplanes to design a hypersonic research vehicle.

5 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Exploring 3D-Printed Dark Ceramics for Hypersonic Missiles, Aircraft

America's hypersonic missiles and aircraft may soon incorporate 3D-printed dark ceramics capable of withstanding extreme conditions.

3 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army to Deploy ‘Dark Eagle’ Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon This Year: Report

The US Army is set to operationalize its “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon this year, marking the end of prolonged delays caused by repeated testing failures.

Feb- 2025 -

17 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

US Firms Join Forces to Develop New Hypersonic Drone for Military

ATRX and Cummings Aerospace have teamed up to create a cutting-edge, low-cost drone capable of reaching speeds five times the speed of sound.

Jan- 2025 -

23 January

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

India’s First Scramjet Engine Test Pushes Hypersonic Development

India’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory has tested a scramjet engine combustor, taking a crucial step in hypersonic missile development.

20 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China Says Conducted Final Test of Secretive Hypersonic Air-to-Air Missile

China has reportedly completed the final test of its highly classified hypersonic air-to-air missile, which is said to pose an unprecedented threat to America’s B-21 stealth bomber.

15 January

Americas