Featured in Boost Glide VehicleBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 3, 2022ShareSM-6 Missiles Are America’s Only Defense Against Hypersonic Weapons Missile Defense Chief SaysThe US military’s ability to intercept hypersonic weapons, as well as just detect and track them, remains incredibly limited at best as threats grow. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 3, 2022ShareBYTyler RogowayJan 5, 2022ShareNorth Korea Claims It Successfully Tested A New ‘Hypersonic Gliding Warhead’North Korea’s lust for hypersonic glide vehicle weapons makes perfect sense, but can it overcome huge technological hurdles? BYTyler RogowayJan 5, 2022ShareBYThomas NewdickOct 12, 2021ShareThis Is Our Best Look Yet At North Korea’s Hypersonic MissileThe Hwasong-8 missile was just one of North Korea’s most advanced weapons on display at a glitzy Kim Jong Un-hosted event. BYThomas NewdickOct 12, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 29, 2021ShareNorth Korea Claims To Have Tested A Hypersonic Missile (Updated)The only image supposedly from the launch shows what appears to be a big finned nose section on a large rocket booster. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 29, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 29, 2021ShareSecond Attempt To Test The Air Force’s First Hypersonic Weapon FailsThe missile’s rocket booster failed to ignite after separating from the B-52 carrying it, but the Air Force says it still gained valuable test data. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 29, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 28, 2021ShareFrance Carries Out Unusual Ballistic Missile Test As American Spy Plane Looks OnFrench authorities have confirmed that the test involved an M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile fired from a land-based facility. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 28, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 26, 2021ShareWarnings Posted For A Peculiar French Ballistic Missile Test In The AtlanticWarning notices have raised questions about whether France is about to test an improved submarine-launched ballistic missile or a hypersonic weapon. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 26, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 14, 2021ShareNavy SM-6 Missile Will Attempt To Swat Down A Mock Hypersonic WeaponThe new version of the SM-6 missile that is currently under development will itself be able to reach hypersonic speeds. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 14, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 6, 2021ShareBroken ARRW: Air Force’s First Hypersonic Missile Fails During Inaugural TestThe prototype missile never left the wing of the B-52H bomber carrying it during the hugely anticipated test. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 6, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 19, 2021ShareNavy Wants Triple-Packed Hypersonic Missile Modules On Its Stealthy Zumwalt DestroyersThe modules are too large for the ship’s existing vertical launch cells, so they would likely take the place of its all but abandoned deck guns. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 19, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 19, 2021ShareArmy Delivers First Canisters To Its New Hypersonic Missile Battery But Won’t Say Where It’s BasedThe prototype outfit will now begin training with two inert canisters that are identical to the ones that will soon hold live missiles. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 19, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 5, 2021ShareThe Air Force Says Its First Hypersonic Missile Will Make Its Inaugural Flight Within 30 DaysThe new schedule comes after an Air Force official said just recently that the first flight test of the AGM-183 would take place this past week. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 5, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 5, 2021ShareAir Force Is Buying Eight Of These Missiles That Are Set To Become Its First Hypersonic WeaponsThe weapons will usher in capabilities previously only dreamed of and could be operational as early as 2022. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 5, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 5, 2020ShareNew Images Of Chinese Bomber Carrying Huge Mystery Missile Point To Hypersonic CapabilityNewly visible details further indicate that China is developing an air-launched hypersonic weapon, one that may be air-breathing. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 5, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayOct 17, 2020ShareVideo Of Chinese Missile Carrier Jet Hauling What Appears To Be A Hypersonic Weapon EmergesThe video could be the first visual evidence that China is actively testing an air-launched hypersonic weapon. BYTyler RogowayOct 17, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 19, 2020ShareAir Force Eyes Adding Nuclear-Armed Hypersonic Boost-Glide Vehicles To Its Future ICBMsAt present, all other hypersonic weapons of this type that the US military is developing are conventionally armed. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 19, 2020Share12
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 3, 2022ShareSM-6 Missiles Are America’s Only Defense Against Hypersonic Weapons Missile Defense Chief SaysThe US military’s ability to intercept hypersonic weapons, as well as just detect and track them, remains incredibly limited at best as threats grow. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 3, 2022Share
BYTyler RogowayJan 5, 2022ShareNorth Korea Claims It Successfully Tested A New ‘Hypersonic Gliding Warhead’North Korea’s lust for hypersonic glide vehicle weapons makes perfect sense, but can it overcome huge technological hurdles? BYTyler RogowayJan 5, 2022Share
BYThomas NewdickOct 12, 2021ShareThis Is Our Best Look Yet At North Korea’s Hypersonic MissileThe Hwasong-8 missile was just one of North Korea’s most advanced weapons on display at a glitzy Kim Jong Un-hosted event. BYThomas NewdickOct 12, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 29, 2021ShareNorth Korea Claims To Have Tested A Hypersonic Missile (Updated)The only image supposedly from the launch shows what appears to be a big finned nose section on a large rocket booster. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 29, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 29, 2021ShareSecond Attempt To Test The Air Force’s First Hypersonic Weapon FailsThe missile’s rocket booster failed to ignite after separating from the B-52 carrying it, but the Air Force says it still gained valuable test data. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 29, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 28, 2021ShareFrance Carries Out Unusual Ballistic Missile Test As American Spy Plane Looks OnFrench authorities have confirmed that the test involved an M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile fired from a land-based facility. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 28, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 26, 2021ShareWarnings Posted For A Peculiar French Ballistic Missile Test In The AtlanticWarning notices have raised questions about whether France is about to test an improved submarine-launched ballistic missile or a hypersonic weapon. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 26, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 14, 2021ShareNavy SM-6 Missile Will Attempt To Swat Down A Mock Hypersonic WeaponThe new version of the SM-6 missile that is currently under development will itself be able to reach hypersonic speeds. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 14, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 6, 2021ShareBroken ARRW: Air Force’s First Hypersonic Missile Fails During Inaugural TestThe prototype missile never left the wing of the B-52H bomber carrying it during the hugely anticipated test. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 6, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 19, 2021ShareNavy Wants Triple-Packed Hypersonic Missile Modules On Its Stealthy Zumwalt DestroyersThe modules are too large for the ship’s existing vertical launch cells, so they would likely take the place of its all but abandoned deck guns. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 19, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 19, 2021ShareArmy Delivers First Canisters To Its New Hypersonic Missile Battery But Won’t Say Where It’s BasedThe prototype outfit will now begin training with two inert canisters that are identical to the ones that will soon hold live missiles. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 19, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 5, 2021ShareThe Air Force Says Its First Hypersonic Missile Will Make Its Inaugural Flight Within 30 DaysThe new schedule comes after an Air Force official said just recently that the first flight test of the AGM-183 would take place this past week. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 5, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 5, 2021ShareAir Force Is Buying Eight Of These Missiles That Are Set To Become Its First Hypersonic WeaponsThe weapons will usher in capabilities previously only dreamed of and could be operational as early as 2022. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 5, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 5, 2020ShareNew Images Of Chinese Bomber Carrying Huge Mystery Missile Point To Hypersonic CapabilityNewly visible details further indicate that China is developing an air-launched hypersonic weapon, one that may be air-breathing. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 5, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayOct 17, 2020ShareVideo Of Chinese Missile Carrier Jet Hauling What Appears To Be A Hypersonic Weapon EmergesThe video could be the first visual evidence that China is actively testing an air-launched hypersonic weapon. BYTyler RogowayOct 17, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 19, 2020ShareAir Force Eyes Adding Nuclear-Armed Hypersonic Boost-Glide Vehicles To Its Future ICBMsAt present, all other hypersonic weapons of this type that the US military is developing are conventionally armed. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 19, 2020Share