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A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron is undergoes pre-flight procedures at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8. The aircraft conducted a captive-carry flight test of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon Instrumented Measurement Vehicle 2 at the Point Mugu Sea Range off the Southern California coast. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

Air Force launches next phase of hypersonic missile program with $694M contract award for ARRW

DefenseScoop talked to analysts about the implications of the deal.
Oct 27, 2026 By Jon Harper
Lt. Gen. Heath Collins, director of the Missile Defense Agency prepares before the House Armed Services Subcommittee FY27 missile defense and missile defeat programs and activities hearing in the Rayburn House office Building on April 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Luke Johnson/Getty Images)

Missile Defense Agency looks to demo hypersonic weapon interceptor in 2027

If the demonstration is successful, Project Maverick could lead MDA to fielding an interim counter-hypersonic weapon until the Glide Phase Interceptor is delivered in the 2030s.
May 11, 2026 By Mikayla Easley
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Lockheed Martin and GE Aerospace have demonstrated a liquid-fueled rotating detonation ramjet engine that could enable missiles to fly faster and farther, while costing a lot less to build compared to other ramjet options. (Lockheed Martin photo)

Lockheed Martin, GE Aerospace demo novel ramjet engine for hypersonic weapons

Lockheed and GE are developing a liquid-fueled rotating detonation ramjet engine that could allow missiles to fly farther and reach speeds of at least Mach 5.
Jan 16, 2026 By Mikayla Easley
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron is undergoes pre-flight procedures at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8, 2020. The aircraft conducted a captive-carry flight test of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon Instrumented Measurement Vehicle 2 at the Point Mugu Sea Range off the Southern California coast. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

MDA director on hypersonics testing: ‘We need to get into a faster clip’

Lt. Gen. Heath Collins noted that with other missile programs “you may launch dozens of dozens of weapons. But on the hypersonic side, we just have not…
Jun 6, 2024 By Mikayla Easley
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