America Is Racing to Build the World’s Most Fearsome Hypersonic Missiles—Because They Will Win Wars

America Is Racing to Build the World’s Most Fearsome Hypersonic Missiles—Because They Will Win Wars

The U.S. is investing billions in hypersonic missiles like Dark Eagle. Will these next-gen weapons finally give America the edge against global rivals?

Air Force revives hypersonic missile

The Air Force is asking for $387 million in its current budget request to begin building the first of its version of a hypersonic missile system that has experienced several testing failures in the past.

Hypersonic Weapons Startup Castelion Lands Major Investment to Scale Production

Castelion Secures $350 Million Series B to Accelerate Hypersonic Missile Production Defense Startup’s Rapid Growth Draws Major Investment… The post Hypersonic Weapons Startup Castelion Lands Major Investment to Scale Production appeared first on IMP.NEWS.

US Navy Awards Lockheed Martin $1.1 Billion for Hypersonic Weapons

This initiative aims to develop a non-nuclear, precision-guided hypersonic weapon capable of striking any target globally within an hour. The project is expected to be completed by fall 2028. The CPS system employs a two-stage solid rocket booster coupled with a Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) that carries a kinetic energy warhead. This configuration allows the missile to achieve speeds exceeding Mach 5, enabling rapid response to emerging …