Hypersonic Missiles Startup Raises $100 Million for “Non-Nuclear Deterrent”

Hypersonic Missiles Startup Raises $100 Million for “Non-Nuclear Deterrent”

Hypersonic refers to speeds that are five times faster than the speed of sound— or Mach 5, a.k.a. 3,836 miles per hour. In short: fast. It also represents an area where US military research and development has been caught flat-footed. Defense startup Castelion, a developer of hypersonic missile systems, announced a $100 million fundraising round on Wednesday that will ideally help engineer a solution. Playing Catch-Up Beijing has led the world i…

Mako: The Hypersonic Missile that Fits Inside the F-22 or F-35 Fighter

Key Points and Summary: Lockheed Martin’s Mako is a hypersonic missile designed for internal carriage on stealth fighters like the F-22 and F-35, maintaining their low radar profile. -Its relatively small size (1,300 pounds, 13 feet long) makes it unique among hypersonic weapons, potentially targeting mobile command centers and air defense assets. -While the US […] The post Mako: The Hypersonic Missile that Fits Inside the F-22 or F-35 Fighter a…

Hypersonic Weapon Startup Castelion Raises $100 Million In Capital - Defense Daily

Castelion, a two-year-old startup focused on rapidly developing and mass-producing hypersonic weapons, has raised $100 million in new capital to increase its workforce and production capabilities, and speed testing of […]