The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA)awarded Boeing $70.6 million to move to the second phase of the “Glide Breaker” hypersonic missile interceptor program
The Polish Minister of National Defense, Mariusz Błaszczak, greenlit an agreement with the U.S
Russia has adapted its Su-34 long range bomber to launch its deadly Kinzhal hypersonic missile which was earlier deployed from the MiG-31 high altitude fighter. The aircraft launched the Kinzhal the missile, believed to travel at speeds between Mach 7-10, at targets in Ukraine this morning, TASS reported
The Japanese Defense Ministry has submitted a plea for a defense budget totaling $52.9 billion, with a clear emphasis on several key priorities, including naval vessels, F-35 fighter jets, the development of hypersonic weapons, and armored vehicles
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Northrop Grumman has opened a Hypersonics Capability Center (HCC) in Elkton, Maryland to produce advanced propulsion solutions that can power hypersonic missiles
The European Commission has proposed a project by MBDA-led HYDIS² consortium to build a hypersonic defence interceptor for funding. In May 2023, the HYDIS² consortium submitted a proposal for a concept architecture and technology maturation study of an endo-atmospheric interceptor against new high-end emerging threats, in the framework of the European Defence Fund 2023 work programme
The European Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has awarded Naviris and Eurosam a contract for the Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) of the French and Italian Horizon frigates. The two co-contractors, Naviris and eurosam, will work with MBDA Italia, MBDA France and Thales for the new generation of Principal Anti-Air Missile System & Long-Range Radar (PAAMS & LRR) to be installed on the frigates
A batch of modernized and repaired MiG-31 fighter-interceptors were delivered to the Russian Ministry of Defense last week. The long-range and high-altitude aircraft are capable of launching the Kinzhal hypersonic missile which has been used with devastating effect in Ukraine
Prospects of BrahMos missile sale to Argentina brightened as the Latin American countrys defense minister, Jorge Taiana held talks with BrahMos Aerospace officials during his visit to New Delhi on July 18. “Taiana held a working meeting with authorities from the ‘BrahMos missile company, which, among other things, produces the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile