Air-Launched Hypersonic Missiles (Page 2)

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.

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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

Posted on Jun 5, 2024

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

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Alpha Draco Paved The Way In The Late 1950s For Future 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.

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

Posted on May 1, 2024

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

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The Lowdown On Lockheed’s Newly Revealed Mako Hypersonic Missile The Lowdown On Lockheed’s Newly Revealed Mako Hypersonic Missile

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.

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

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.

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

Posted on Mar 13, 2024

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

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

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.

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B-52 Armed With Hypersonic Missile Makes Appearance In Guam 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.

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C-17 Launching Mock Ballistic Missile Seen Like Never Before C-17 Launching Mock Ballistic Missile Seen Like Never Before

Posted on Feb 9, 2024

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

Ukraine Situation Report: Downed Kinzhal Warhead Recovered In Kyiv 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.

Ukraine Situation Report: Massive Russian Missile Barrage Starts New Year Ukraine Situation Report: Massive Russian Missile Barrage Starts New Year

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.

Russia Launches Biggest Long-Range Attack Since Start Of War Russia Launches Biggest Long-Range Attack Since Start Of War

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.

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

Posted on Dec 28, 2023

Stratolaunch Roc aircraft conducts a captive-carry test flight with the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Posted on Aug 22, 2023

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

Posted on May 22, 2023

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

By Stetson Payne

Posted on May 6, 2023

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

Posted on Mar 31, 2023

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

Posted on Mar 29, 2023

Largest Volley Of Russian Hypersonic Kinzhal Missiles Ever Descended On Ukraine 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

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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

Posted on Jan 31, 2023

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

Posted on Jan 17, 2023

Air

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

Posted on Dec 12, 2022

More Details On China’s Exotic Orbital Hypersonic Weapon Come To Light 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 The U.S. Just Racked Up Two Successful Hypersonic Missile Tests

By Emma Helfrich

Posted on Jul 14, 2022

Rocket Sled Track Sets Mach 5.8 Recoverable Test Speed Record Rocket Sled Track Sets Mach 5.8 Recoverable Test Speed Record

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Jun 3, 2022

Air

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

Posted on May 17, 2022

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

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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

Posted on Apr 23, 2022

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

Posted on Apr 5, 2022

By Tyler Rogoway and Stetson Payne

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

Updated on Mar 21, 2022

By Stetson Payne and Tyler Rogoway

Massive Explosion Hits Shopping Mall Area Overnight In Kyiv Massive Explosion Hits Shopping Mall Area Overnight In Kyiv

Updated on Mar 21, 2022

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

Posted on Feb 8, 2022

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

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Feb 7, 2022

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

Posted on Feb 3, 2022

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jan 6, 2022

Air

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

Updated on Dec 23, 2021

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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

Updated on Dec 20, 2021

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

Updated on Nov 30, 2021

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

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

Updated on Oct 21, 2021

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

Updated on Oct 18, 2021

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Oct 18, 2021

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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

Updated on Oct 15, 2021

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

Updated on Oct 12, 2021

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

Updated on Sep 29, 2021

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

Updated on Sep 29, 2021

By Brian O’Rourke and Joseph Trevithick

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

Updated on Sep 27, 2021

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

By Brett Tingley and Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Sep 21, 2021

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Missile Defense Agency Lays Out How It Plans To Defend Against Hypersonic Threats Missile Defense Agency Lays Out How It Plans To Defend Against Hypersonic Threats

Updated on Sep 13, 2021

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Second Attempt To Test The Air Force’s First Hypersonic Weapon Fails Second Attempt To Test The Air Force’s First Hypersonic Weapon Fails

Updated on Jul 30, 2021

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Warhead For Air Force’s First Hypersonic Missile Tested For The First Time Warhead For Air Force’s First Hypersonic Missile Tested For The First Time

Updated on Jul 8, 2021

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Air Force Says Hypersonic Missile Tests Could Kill Four Snails And 90 Clams Air Force Says Hypersonic Missile Tests Could Kill Four Snails And 90 Clams

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Jun 18, 2021

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B-52 Simulated A Hypersonic Weapon Strike During Massive Alaskan War Games B-52 Simulated A Hypersonic Weapon Strike During Massive Alaskan War Games

Posted on May 7, 2021

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Navy SM-6 Missile Will Attempt To Swat Down A Mock Hypersonic Weapon Navy SM-6 Missile Will Attempt To Swat Down A Mock Hypersonic Weapon

Posted on Apr 14, 2021

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Broken ARRW: Air Force’s First Hypersonic Missile Fails During Inaugural Test Broken ARRW: Air Force’s First Hypersonic Missile Fails During Inaugural Test

Posted on Apr 6, 2021

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The First Flight Test Of The Air Force’s New Hypersonic Missile Appears To Be Imminent The First Flight Test Of The Air Force’s New Hypersonic Missile Appears To Be Imminent

Updated on Mar 29, 2021

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The Air Force Says Its First Hypersonic Missile Will Make Its Inaugural Flight Within 30 Days The Air Force Says Its First Hypersonic Missile Will Make Its Inaugural Flight Within 30 Days

Updated on Mar 6, 2021

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Air Force Is Buying Eight Of These Missiles That Are Set To Become Its First Hypersonic Weapons Air Force Is Buying Eight Of These Missiles That Are Set To Become Its First Hypersonic Weapons

Updated on Mar 5, 2021

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Navy Mysteriously Cancels Plan To Arm Jets With “Screaming Arrow” Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile Navy Mysteriously Cancels Plan To Arm Jets With “Screaming Arrow” Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile

Updated on Mar 5, 2021

Russia Claims Its Su-57 Felon Fighter Has Been Testing A New Hypersonic Missile Russia Claims Its Su-57 Felon Fighter Has Been Testing A New Hypersonic Missile

Posted on Feb 18, 2021

Super Bowl Flyover Offered A Glimpse Of A Future Where Multiple Bomber Types Join Forces In Combat Super Bowl Flyover Offered A Glimpse Of A Future Where Multiple Bomber Types Join Forces In Combat