We have updated our Privacy Policy. Please review to learn more. By continuing to use our services, you agree to these updates.

Air-Launched Hypersonic Missiles (Page 2)

Latest in Air-Launched Hypersonic Missiles

U.S. Navy officials have laid out several priorities they say are key to ensuring the service's carrier air wings will be able to succeed in future conflicts, especially a high-end fight in the Pacific.
Air-launched hypersonic cruise missiles

Carrier Air Wing’s Key Priorities To Win In Future Pacific Fight Laid Out By Navy

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 30, 2025

Israeli has launched airstrikes on multiple targets in Yemen, including the capital of Sana’a, in response to an overnight missile launch from Yemen toward Israel. The Israeli raids come after an uptick in attacks against Israel by the Yemen-based Houthi militant group, including two in the past week.
Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles

Israeli Air Force Strikes Yemen With Popeye And Rampage Standoff Missiles

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 19, 2024

A video and pictures have emerged showing testing of Chinese high-flying and high-speed uncrewed air vehicles related to a design called MD-22, including aerial releases from a TB-001 drone and a high-altitude balloon.
Air-Launched Hypersonic Missiles

China Launches Hypersonic Test Planes From Drones, Balloons

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 16, 2024

Mk 41 launcher MDA Guam
Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles

Tilting Mark 41 Launcher Emerges During Guam’s First Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test

By Geoff Ziezulewicz, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 10, 2024

Chinese Hypersonic Boost-Glide Vehicle Concept That Launches Its Own Weapons Emerges
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

Chinese Hypersonic Boost-Glide Vehicle Concept That Launches Its Own Weapons Emerges

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 11, 2024

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has released a rare picture of an F-16I fighter armed with four Rampage missiles, an adaptation of a ground-launched precision-guided artillery rocket.
Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles

Israeli F-16I Shown Loaded-Up With Four Rampage Stand-Off Missiles (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

A Russian-made, S-300 missile system drives in front of the officials' stand during a military parade marking the annual Iranian National Army Day in Tehran, on April 18, 2019. - Iran's President Hassan Rouhani called on Middle East states on April 18 to "drive back Zionism", in an Army Day tirade against the Islamic republic's archfoe Israel. Speaking flanked by top general as troops paraded in a show of might, Rouhani also sought to reassure the region that the weaponry on display was for defensive purposes and not a threat.
Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles

Israeli Strikes Knocked Out All Of Iran’s S-300 Air Defense Systems: Officials

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 28, 2024

IAF strikes Iran
Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles

Israel’s Reprisal Strike Carefully Calculated, Unclear If Jets Ever Flew Over Iran

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Oct 26, 2024

The US Air Force's Chief Scientist reportedly described the AGM-183A missile as the service's "most mature" hypersonic weapon, prompting new questions about whether that program's future.
ARRW

ARRW Hypersonic Missile Program Gets New Funding Despite Signs Of Cancellation

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 10, 2024

An F-35 Lightning II test pilot conducts flight test Sept. 10 to certify the carrier variant of the fighter aircraft for carrying the AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). As part of ongoing integration efforts, the Pax River F-35 Integrated Test Force (Pax ITF) team flew two days of test flights to evaluate flutter, loads, and flying qualities with two AGM-158 loaded on external stations. LRASM is a defined near-term solution for the Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare (OASuW) air-launch capability gap that will provide flexible, long-range, advanced, anti-surface capability against high-threat maritime targets. The Pax River ITF’s mission is to effectively plan, coordinate, and conduct safe, secure, and efficient flight test for F-35B and C variants, and provide necessary and timely data to support program verification / certification and fleet operational requirements.
Air-Launched Hypersonic Missiles

F-35 Shown Carrying Stealthy Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles For The First Time

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Sep 24, 2024

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.
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Aug 6, 2024

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.
HAWC

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 18, 2024

The US Army's new Precision Strike Missile might provide the United States a ready path to acquiring an air-launched ballistic missile, a type of weapon that is seeing a renaissance around the world.
Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles

Army’s New PrSM Ballistic Missile Should Be Adapted Into An Air Launched Weapon

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 10, 2024

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) today officially unveiled an air-launched version of its LORA (Long Range Artillery), a short-range ballistic missile originally developed for ground launch. The new weapon joins an expanding armory of ballistic missile designs adapted for air launch, including the Israel Military Industries (IMI) Rampage, also based on a long-range artillery munition.
Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles

Air LORA, Israel’s Biggest Air-Launched Ballistic Missile, Emerges From The Shadows

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jun 6, 2024

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.
Air-launched hypersonic cruise missiles

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 5, 2024

Experimental Alpha Draco hypersonic boost-glide vehicle preparing for launch, 1959.
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

Alpha Draco Paved The Way In The Late 1950s For Future Hypersonic Boost-Glide Vehicles

By Oliver Parken

Posted on May 29, 2024

Footage has been published, apparently for the first time, showing a Chinese H-6 bomber dropping one of the shadowy air-launched ballistic missiles known by the designation 2PZD-21. The missile is part of a growing armory of Chinese aero-ballistic missiles and is widely understood to be a ‘carrier-killer’ weapon designed to be used as part of the country’s anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) strategy. However, many questions remain about the role of the weapon and its capabilities.
Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles

China’s H-6K Bomber Seen Firing Air-Launched Ballistic Missile For First Time

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on May 1, 2024

Mystery missile in Iraq.
Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles

Mystery Weapon Appears In Iraqi Field After Israeli Strike (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Apr 20, 2024

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new hypersonic missile, the Mako, which it is pitching to the U.S. Navy and Air Force and which it says will potentially also be able to arm submarines and surface warships. The weapon, which was originally developed for the Air Force’s Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) program reflects growing interest in more affordable hypersonic strike weapons, smaller than cruise missiles but offering standoff range and very rapid response.
Air-Launched Hypersonic Missiles

The Lowdown On Lockheed’s Newly Revealed Mako Hypersonic Missile

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

The Air Force has conducted an unprecedented test launch of a live AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile in the Western Pacific, sending signals to China and elsewhere in the region amid uncertainty about this particular program's future.
ARRW

Unprecedented U.S. Hypersonic Weapons Test From Guam Has Occurred

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 19, 2024

The Air Force says it will bring its Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon program later this year, but the service has refused to rule out future work on this or another similar hypersonic weapon design.
ARRW

Signs ARRW Hypersonic Missile Follow-On May Be In The Works

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 13, 2024

There are growing signs that an unprecedented AGM-183A hypersonic missile test staged from Guam is imminent.
ARRW

Unprecedented U.S. Hypersonic Weapon Test In West Pacific Appears Imminent

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 4, 2024

The Air Force has very publicly shown pictures of a live AGM-183A hypersonic missile under the wing of a B-52H bomber on Guam despite previously announcing plans to end program.
ARRW

B-52 Armed With Hypersonic Missile Makes Appearance In Guam

By Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 1, 2024

The Missile Defense Agency has released rare video footage showing the entire launch sequence of a mock medium-range ballistic missile from a C-17 cargo plane during a recent test.
Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles

C-17 Launching Mock Ballistic Missile Seen Like Never Before

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 9, 2024

Ukrainian sappers disarm the warhead of a Kinzhal missile shot down over Kyiv Jan. 2
Kinzhal

Ukraine Situation Report: Downed Kinzhal Warhead Recovered In Kyiv

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 6, 2024

A fire is burning in Kyiv, Ukraine, on January 2, 2024, caused by a Russian missile strike during a massive missile attack this morning.
Kinzhal

Ukraine Situation Report: Massive Russian Missile Barrage Starts New Year

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 2, 2024

Officials work around the destruction after Russian airstrikes which killed 6 and injured around 28 people including a baby and severely damaged vehicles, a shopping mall , a maternity hospital and other buildings according to statements of Governor of Dnipropetrovsk Serhiy Lysak in Dnipro, Ukraine on December 29, 2023.
Kinzhal

Russia Launches Biggest Long-Range Attack Since Start Of War

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 29, 2023

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.
Air-launched hypersonic cruise missiles

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 28, 2023

Stratolaunch Roc aircraft conducts a captive-carry test flight with the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle.
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

World’s Largest Plane Is One Step Closer To Launching A Hypersonic Vehicle

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 4, 2023

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.
HAWC

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Sep 30, 2023

The Air Force has conducted another live-fire test of the AGM-183 hypersonic missile, but has offered few details about it.
ARRW

Air Force Tight-Lipped On Canceled Hypersonic Missile’s Latest Test

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Aug 22, 2023

B-1 Bone Bombers Taking Over Hypersonic Testing From B-52s
Air-Launched Hypersonic Missiles

B-1 Bone Bombers Taking Over Hypersonic Testing From B-52s

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 22, 2023

Patriot Missile shot down Kinzhal
Kinzhal

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Claims Patriot Intercepted Kinzhal Air-Launched Ballistic Missile

By Stetson Payne

Posted on May 6, 2023

AGM-183 ARRW
HAWC

Air Force Pulls Plug On Much-Hyped Hypersonic Missile

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 31, 2023

Navy Air-Launched Hypersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Makes Big Move Forward
Air-Launched Hypersonic Missiles

Navy Air-Launched Hypersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Makes Big Move Forward

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 29, 2023

Russian Kh-47 hypersonic missile
Kinzhal

Largest Volley Of Russian Hypersonic Kinzhal Missiles Ever Descended On Ukraine

By Howard Altman

Updated on Mar 10, 2023

DARPA's Hypersonic Airbreathing Weapon Concept completes final flight
HAWC

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

By Emma Helfrich

Posted on Jan 31, 2023

Army Wants Supersonic Cruise Missile Interceptor For Its New Air Defense System
Air-Launched Hypersonic Missiles

Army Wants Supersonic Cruise Missile Interceptor For Its New Air Defense System

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 17, 2023

Success! Air Force’s First Hypersonic Weapon Completes Full Test With Flying Colors
ARRW

Success! Air Force’s First Hypersonic Weapon Completes Full Test With Flying Colors

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 12, 2022

Hypersonic Boost Glide Vehicle
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

More Details On China’s Exotic Orbital Hypersonic Weapon Come To Light

By Emma Helfrich, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 30, 2022

The U.S. Just Racked Up Two Successful Hypersonic Missile Tests
ARRW

The U.S. Just Racked Up Two Successful Hypersonic Missile Tests

By Emma Helfrich

Posted on Jul 14, 2022

Holloman Rocket Sled
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

Rocket Sled Track Sets Mach 5.8 Recoverable Test Speed Record

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Jun 3, 2022

B-52 ARRW Hypersonic Launch
ARRW

B-52 Successfully Tests Hypersonic Missile After Three Failed Tries (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 17, 2022

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

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 23, 2022

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

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

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 5, 2022

We Have Questions About Russia’s Claimed Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Use In Ukraine (Updated)
Kinzhal

We Have Questions About Russia’s Claimed Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Use In Ukraine (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway and Stetson Payne

Updated on Mar 21, 2022

Massive Explosion Hits Shopping Mall Area Overnight In Kyiv
Kinzhal

Massive Explosion Hits Shopping Mall Area Overnight In Kyiv

By Stetson Payne and Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Mar 21, 2022

Russian MiG-31s Armed With Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles Have Arrived In Kaliningrad
Kinzhal

Russian MiG-31s Armed With Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles Have Arrived In Kaliningrad

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 8, 2022

‘Particulate Warheads’ Full Of Dust Could Help Defeat Hypersonic Weapons
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

‘Particulate Warheads’ Full Of Dust Could Help Defeat Hypersonic Weapons

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Feb 7, 2022

SM-6 Missiles Are America’s Only Defense Against Hypersonic Weapons Missile Defense Chief Says
Air-Launched Hypersonic Missiles

SM-6 Missiles Are America’s Only Defense Against Hypersonic Weapons Missile Defense Chief Says

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 3, 2022

North Korea Claims It Successfully Tested A New ‘Hypersonic Gliding Warhead’
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

North Korea Claims It Successfully Tested A New ‘Hypersonic Gliding Warhead’

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jan 6, 2022

Third Test Of The Air Force’s Hypersonic Weapon Has Failed Like The Ones Before It
ARRW

Third Test Of The Air Force’s Hypersonic Weapon Has Failed Like The Ones Before It

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Dec 23, 2021

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

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Dec 20, 2021

China’s Mysterious Hypersonic Weapon Can Stay In Orbit According To Space Force General
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

China’s Mysterious Hypersonic Weapon Can Stay In Orbit According To Space Force General

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Nov 30, 2021

China’s Hypersonic Mystery Weapon Released Its Own Payload And Nobody Knows Why (Updated)
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

China’s Hypersonic Mystery Weapon Released Its Own Payload And Nobody Knows Why (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Nov 23, 2021

Unwanted Global Hawk Drones Are Being Transformed To Support Hypersonic Missile Tests
ARRW

Unwanted Global Hawk Drones Are Being Transformed To Support Hypersonic Missile Tests

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Oct 21, 2021

China’s Claim That Its Fractional Orbital Bombardment System Was A Spaceplane Test Doesn’t Add Up (Updated)
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

China’s Claim That Its Fractional Orbital Bombardment System Was A Spaceplane Test Doesn’t Add Up (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Oct 18, 2021

China Tested A Fractional Orbital Bombardment System That Uses A Hypersonic Glide Vehicle: Report
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

China Tested A Fractional Orbital Bombardment System That Uses A Hypersonic Glide Vehicle: Report

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Oct 18, 2021

Feel The Speed In These Incredible Photos From The Air Force’s Rocket Sled Track
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Oct 15, 2021

This Is Our Best Look Yet At North Korea’s Hypersonic Missile
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

This Is Our Best Look Yet At North Korea’s Hypersonic Missile

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Oct 12, 2021

Hypersonic Missile Tests For The B-1 Bomber Are Coming Next Year According To Boeing
Air-Launched Hypersonic Missiles

Hypersonic Missile Tests For The B-1 Bomber Are Coming Next Year According To Boeing

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Sep 29, 2021

North Korea Claims To Have Tested A Hypersonic Missile (Updated)
Air-launched hypersonic boost glide vehicles

North Korea Claims To Have Tested A Hypersonic Missile (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Sep 29, 2021

DARPA Reveals Successful Hypersonic Cruise Missile Flight Test Has Occurred
HAWC

DARPA Reveals Successful Hypersonic Cruise Missile Flight Test Has Occurred

By Brian O'Rourke and Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Sep 27, 2021

The Air Force Is Testing Robotic Loaders To Mount Hypersonic Missiles On Its Bombers
Air-Launched Hypersonic Missiles

The Air Force Is Testing Robotic Loaders To Mount Hypersonic Missiles On Its Bombers

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Sep 21, 2021