SM-6 missile

Jun- 2025 -

26 June

Air

250603-N-FC892-1158 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2025) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to load an AIM-9X missile on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in the Philippine Sea, June 3. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

MDA Eyes ‘Gunslinger’ Air-Launched Missile for Hypersonic Threat Defense

The US Missile Defense Agency is considering the use of the Air Intercept Missile 174B “Gunslinger” air-to-air missile as a primary solution against hypersonic threats.

Apr- 2025 -

11 April

Americas

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

Christine Casimiro

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.

Feb- 2025 -

3 February

Arms

Christine Casimiro

Japan Buys 150 SM-6 Missiles for AEGIS-Equipped Vessels

Japan has requested up to 150 Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block I missiles from the US in a foreign military sale worth $900 million.

Oct- 2024 -

22 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Buy Advanced US Missiles in $4.7B Deal

Australia announced a $4.7 billion deal to arm its navy with cutting-edge US medium and long-range missiles at a time of rapidly escalating military tensions in the Asia-Pacific.

Apr- 2024 -

1 April

Americas

Joe Saballa