Featured in MDABYJoseph 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, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 10, 2021ShareStratolaunch To Build Aerial Target For U.S. Hypersonic Defense TestingThe company, which operates the Roc, the world’s largest airplane, said it would shift focus to providing high-speed flight test services two years. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 10, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 14, 2021ShareDARPA Wants Cheap Laser Communications Terminals To Allow Any Satellite To Talk To AnotherA cheap laser terminal that can handle multiple waveforms will drastically expand the resiliency and capabilities of space-based communications. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 14, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 24, 2021ShareGuam’s New Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Could Go Underground And MobileNew details about plans to establish an Aegis Ashore site on Guam underscore the threats that the system itself could face in a major conflict. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 24, 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 TrevithickOct 6, 2020ShareWork Begins On Starlink-Like Constellation Of Small Hypersonic Missile-Tracking SatellitesThe Pentagon’s grand space strategy envisions a shift from larger, expensive satellites to massive constellations of smaller, easier to replace ones. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 6, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayJul 5, 2020ShareMissile Defense Agency Seeking A High-Flying Drone For “Airborne Laser 2.0”You can think of the defunct YAL-1 as the “analogue” version of the Airborne Laser concept, with an unmanned high-flying drone sporting a solid state laser being the digital version. BYTyler RogowayJul 5, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 20, 2020ShareThe Army And Navy Have Conducted The First Joint Test Of Their New Hypersonic WeaponThe Missile Defense Agency also observed the test to gather data that could be useful in developing anti-hypersonic defenses. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 20, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 6, 2020ShareThe Navy’s Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers To Be Armed With Hypersonic Weapon InterceptorsSome of these ships are already configured for ballistic missile defense and the Navy expects to forward deploy more of them to Europe soon. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 6, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 29, 2019ShareIsrael Tests Arrow 3 Interceptor’s Long Range Performance In First-Ever Alaskan LaunchesIsrael does not have the space necessary within and around its borders to truly test the system to the full extent of its capabilities. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 29, 2019ShareIsrael Hits Mock Missile With Arrow 3 Interceptor Days After Iran Fires A Rocket At It From SyriaThis new test of the missile defense system comes as the Israeli and U.S. governments have taken renewed aim at Iran’s missile development programs. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 27, 2019ShareDARPA Starts Work On “Glide Breaker” Hypersonic Weapons Defense ProjectThe program’s main goal is to find ways to make America’s enemies think twice before using hypersonic weapons. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 27, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 10, 2019ShareHere’s How The Pentagon Plans To Create A New U.S. Space Command Within MonthsThe U.S. military is consolidating space-focused operational activities, but questions remain regarding budgets, roles and missions, and more. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 10, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 1, 2019ShareCongress Demands Space-Based Missile Defense Weapons and Sensors No Matter WhatThe latest draft defense spending bill orders the Pentagon to develop these systems even if its own experts oppose them. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 1, 2019ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 29, 2019ShareU.S. Navy’s Hugely Versatile SM-6 Missile Keeps Scoring HitsLatest test aimed at improving the weapon’s capabilities against ballistic missiles in light of emerging threats. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareAnother THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missile System Test Could Be ImminentSenior U.S. military officials have already called for more tests of America’s entire ballistic missile defense shield. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share12
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
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 10, 2021ShareStratolaunch To Build Aerial Target For U.S. Hypersonic Defense TestingThe company, which operates the Roc, the world’s largest airplane, said it would shift focus to providing high-speed flight test services two years. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 10, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 14, 2021ShareDARPA Wants Cheap Laser Communications Terminals To Allow Any Satellite To Talk To AnotherA cheap laser terminal that can handle multiple waveforms will drastically expand the resiliency and capabilities of space-based communications. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 14, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 24, 2021ShareGuam’s New Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Could Go Underground And MobileNew details about plans to establish an Aegis Ashore site on Guam underscore the threats that the system itself could face in a major conflict. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 24, 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 TrevithickOct 6, 2020ShareWork Begins On Starlink-Like Constellation Of Small Hypersonic Missile-Tracking SatellitesThe Pentagon’s grand space strategy envisions a shift from larger, expensive satellites to massive constellations of smaller, easier to replace ones. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 6, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayJul 5, 2020ShareMissile Defense Agency Seeking A High-Flying Drone For “Airborne Laser 2.0”You can think of the defunct YAL-1 as the “analogue” version of the Airborne Laser concept, with an unmanned high-flying drone sporting a solid state laser being the digital version. BYTyler RogowayJul 5, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 20, 2020ShareThe Army And Navy Have Conducted The First Joint Test Of Their New Hypersonic WeaponThe Missile Defense Agency also observed the test to gather data that could be useful in developing anti-hypersonic defenses. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 20, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 6, 2020ShareThe Navy’s Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers To Be Armed With Hypersonic Weapon InterceptorsSome of these ships are already configured for ballistic missile defense and the Navy expects to forward deploy more of them to Europe soon. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 6, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 29, 2019ShareIsrael Tests Arrow 3 Interceptor’s Long Range Performance In First-Ever Alaskan LaunchesIsrael does not have the space necessary within and around its borders to truly test the system to the full extent of its capabilities. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 29, 2019ShareIsrael Hits Mock Missile With Arrow 3 Interceptor Days After Iran Fires A Rocket At It From SyriaThis new test of the missile defense system comes as the Israeli and U.S. governments have taken renewed aim at Iran’s missile development programs. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 27, 2019ShareDARPA Starts Work On “Glide Breaker” Hypersonic Weapons Defense ProjectThe program’s main goal is to find ways to make America’s enemies think twice before using hypersonic weapons. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 27, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 10, 2019ShareHere’s How The Pentagon Plans To Create A New U.S. Space Command Within MonthsThe U.S. military is consolidating space-focused operational activities, but questions remain regarding budgets, roles and missions, and more. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 10, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 1, 2019ShareCongress Demands Space-Based Missile Defense Weapons and Sensors No Matter WhatThe latest draft defense spending bill orders the Pentagon to develop these systems even if its own experts oppose them. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 1, 2019Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 29, 2019ShareU.S. Navy’s Hugely Versatile SM-6 Missile Keeps Scoring HitsLatest test aimed at improving the weapon’s capabilities against ballistic missiles in light of emerging threats. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareAnother THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missile System Test Could Be ImminentSenior U.S. military officials have already called for more tests of America’s entire ballistic missile defense shield. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
