Hypersonic flight startup Venus Aerospace presents new detonation ramjet engine
Venus Aerospace, a US startup developing hypersonic propulsion technologies, has unveiled a new ramjet system, which it calls “Venus…
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Northrop Grumman to develop hypersonic glide phase interceptor for US defense
The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has announced its collaboration with Northrop Grumman Corporation to develop the Glide…
MBDA receives contracts to begin HYDIS2 hypersonic interceptor concept phase
MBDA has recently signed two major contracts with the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR), marking the launch…
Hermeus tests precooler technology on F100 engine for future hypersonic engine
Hermeus has partnered with Pratt & Whitney to conduct testing of its advanced precooler technology with the F100…
UK to deploy domestically made hypersonic cruise missile by 2030
The United Kingdom plans to deploy its first domestically designed hypersonic cruise missile before the end of 2030,…
Hypersonic startup Hermeus unveils first flyable aircraft
Hypersonic flight startup Hermeus has publicly unveiled its first flyable aircraft, called the Quarterhorse Mk 1. A previous…
Stratolaunch hypersonic aircraft blasts off from mothership in new test: video
In Stratolaunch’s latest flight trial its Talon-A test vehicle, TA-1, successfully separated from the mothership, Roc, mid-air before…
B-52 crews prepare for hypersonic weapons deployment at Andersen AFB
B-52 Stratofortress crews from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron recently engaged in…
Stratolaunch executes new flight carrying TA-1 test vehicle with live propellant
Aerospace company, Stratolaunch has completed its second captive carry flight with the first powered Talon-A hypersonic vehicle, TA-1. …
GE Aerospace unveils detonation-driven hypersonic propulsion technology
GE Aerospace has revealed advancements in its hypersonics program at its Research Center in Niskayuna, showcasing what is…
Stratolaunch secures new contract with USAF for hypersonic flight testing
Stratolaunch has been awarded a new contract by the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support the…
A comprehensive guide to hypersonic weapons: what are they, and why the buzz?
Hypersonic weapons have emerged in the collective consciousness as a significant development in modern warfare, offering unprecedented speed…
European Commission recommends funding Hydis2 hypersonic interceptor study
The hypersonic interceptor study proposed by the MBDA-led Hydis2 consortium has now been recommended for funding by the…
Hypersonics startup Specter Aerospace raises $9.5 million
Specter Aerospace, a hypersonic flight startup, announced that it has raised $9.5 million in funding from the US…
France conducts first test firing of V-MAX hypersonic glider demonstrator
The Direction générale de l’armement (DGA), the French procurement and technology agency carried out the inaugural test firing…
Is France about to fly its V-MAX hypersonic glider?
UPDATE 27-06-2023, 15:29 (UTC +3): The test took place on June 26, 2023. Here is our article about…
MBDA to lead Hydis2 study on countering hypersonic threats
The European missile manufacturer MBDA has unveiled a new study, Hypersonic Defence Interceptor Study (Hydis²), as a response…
Germany approves strategic purchase of Israel’s Arrow-3 air defense system
The German Parliament has authorized the first payment for purchasing Israel’s high-tech Arrow-3 air defense system, a contract…