Air-launched hypersonic cruise missiles

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A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron conducts flight tests on the Load Adaptable Modular pylon in the skies over California, Feb. 15.

B-1B Tests New Pylon That Could Drastically Increase Its Weapons Carriage Capabilities B-1B Tests New Pylon That Could Drastically Increase Its Weapons Carriage Capabilities

By Thomas Newdick

Aug 5 9:16 PM EDT

Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets will be used to launch prototypes of the US Air Force's Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile.

Australian F/A-18F Super Hornets To Test Launch U.S. Air Force’s Hypersonic Cruise Missiles Australian F/A-18F Super Hornets To Test Launch U.S. Air Force’s Hypersonic Cruise Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 18 2:25 PM EDT

The Navy has been eying the possibility of arming its ships and submarines, as well as aircraft, with a new air-breathing hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile.

Navy’s HALO Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile Planned For Ships, Submarines, As Well As Jets Navy’s HALO Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile Planned For Ships, Submarines, As Well As Jets

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 5 3:19 PM EDT

The Air Force is intersted in modified underwing pylons to help ensure its B-52H bombers can carry as many future hypersonic cruise missiles as possible.

B-52 Needs New Pylons To Carry Max Load Of Hypersonic Missiles B-52 Needs New Pylons To Carry Max Load Of Hypersonic Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 27 8:09 PM EST

The U.S. Air Force has provided the first real look at a future hypersonic air-breathing cruise missile, a type weapon it hopes to start fielding in 2027.

Our First Glimpse Of The Air Force’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile Our First Glimpse Of The Air Force’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 29 9:42 PM EDT

Air Force Pulls Plug On Much-Hyped Hypersonic Missile Air Force Pulls Plug On Much-Hyped Hypersonic Missile

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 30 9:05 PM EDT

DARPA's Hypersonic Airbreathing Weapon Concept completes final flight

DARPA’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile Flew Its Final Test, Follow-On To Come DARPA’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile Flew Its Final Test, Follow-On To Come

By Emma Helfrich

Jan 30 9:46 PM EST

An artist's conception of a very-high-speed air-launched cruise missile.

Hypersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Has To Be Ready By 2028 Navy Says Hypersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Has To Be Ready By 2028 Navy Says

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 23 1:46 PM EDT

America’s Latest Hypersonic Cruise Missile Made A Secret Test Flight

America’s Latest Hypersonic Cruise Missile Made A Secret Test Flight America’s Latest Hypersonic Cruise Missile Made A Secret Test Flight

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 5 1:25 PM EDT

Hypersonic Strike Aircraft Capability Is Part Of The Air Force’s Shadowy Project Mayhem

Hypersonic Strike Aircraft Capability Is Part Of The Air Force’s Shadowy Project Mayhem Hypersonic Strike Aircraft Capability Is Part Of The Air Force’s Shadowy Project Mayhem

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 20 12:04 PM EST

Feel The Speed In These Incredible Photos From The Air Force’s Rocket Sled Track

Feel The Speed In These Incredible Photos From The Air Force’s Rocket Sled Track Feel The Speed In These Incredible Photos From The Air Force’s Rocket Sled Track

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 15 5:33 PM EDT

DARPA Reveals Successful Hypersonic Cruise Missile Flight Test Has Occurred

DARPA Reveals Successful Hypersonic Cruise Missile Flight Test Has Occurred DARPA Reveals Successful Hypersonic Cruise Missile Flight Test Has Occurred

By Brian O’Rourke and Joseph Trevithick

Sep 27 5:42 PM EDT

Test Aircraft Have Been Lugging DARPA’s Prototype Hypersonic Cruise Missiles Around

Test Aircraft Have Been Lugging DARPA’s Prototype Hypersonic Cruise Missiles Around Test Aircraft Have Been Lugging DARPA’s Prototype Hypersonic Cruise Missiles Around

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 1 7:21 PM EDT

Air Force Boss Alludes To Work On New Top Secret Air-Launched Anti-Ship Weapons

Air Force Boss Alludes To Work On New Top Secret Air-Launched Anti-Ship Weapons Air Force Boss Alludes To Work On New Top Secret Air-Launched Anti-Ship Weapons

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 3 9:37 PM EST

Air Force Reveals Tests Of Supposed Record-Setting Scramjet Engine From Northrop Grumman

Air Force Reveals Tests Of Supposed Record-Setting Scramjet Engine From Northrop Grumman Air Force Reveals Tests Of Supposed Record-Setting Scramjet Engine From Northrop Grumman

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 13 7:00 PM EDT

Northrop And Raytheon Have Been Secretly Working On Scramjet Powered Hypersonic Missile

Northrop And Raytheon Have Been Secretly Working On Scramjet Powered Hypersonic Missile Northrop And Raytheon Have Been Secretly Working On Scramjet Powered Hypersonic Missile

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 18 2:48 PM EDT