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Explore the cutting-edge world of hypersonic weapons, capable of reaching speeds greater than five times the speed of sound.

We cover the latest breakthroughs in these fast, precise missiles that are reshaping global defense strategies with their ability to evade current missile defense systems and strike at unmatched speeds.

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A Sleek New Hypersonic Weapon From Lockheed Emerges in Spearhead Form

NXGB uses a Modular Open Systems Approach to deliver a scalable hypersonic glide body with extended range and velocity.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • June 26, 2026
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India Elevates Missile Strike Accuracy With Next-Gen Electronic Guidance System

Next-gen navigation and electronic guidance suite uses MEMS and fibre-optic gyroscope technologies to enhance Indian missile systems.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • May 29, 2026
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A Prelude to Hypersonic Capability: New US Navy Missile Effort Targets Mach 4

GuideTech’s ALRRM missile sustains near-hypersonic Mach 4 speeds over 350 nautical miles, delivering affordable deep-theater strike capability for fifth-generation fighters.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • March 19, 2026
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This New Hypersonic Missile Can Slow Down, Speed Up, and Restart in Mid-Air

3D rendering of an Ursa Major hypersonic missile in high-altitude flight above Earth, illustrating advanced propulsion and air defense penetration capabilities.
HAVOC hypersonic missile throttles, slows, and restarts mid-flight using the Draper liquid rocket engine, complicating tracking and enabling late-stage speed surges.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 26, 2026
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3D-Printed Hypersonic Airframe Clears Major Vibration Tests in Australia

A hypersonic vehicle test article mounted on a ground-based test rig inside a laboratory, featuring a long, pointed nose and aerodynamic control surfaces.
Hypersonix’s DART AE integrates additive manufacturing and Spartan scramjet technology to validate sustainable hypersonic flight systems.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 13, 2026
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India Builds Next-Gen ‘Shield’ to Knock Down Hypersonic Threats

The AD-AH and AD-AM will anchor India’s Phase 3 missile defense, targeting hypersonic glide vehicles and cruise missiles with dedicated high-speed interceptors.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • January 23, 2026
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Hypersonic Missiles Could Fly Faster, Farther With GE-Lockheed Ramjet Engine

Liquid-fueled rotating detonation ramjet is a next-gen missile engine, featuring a compact design, improves thrust and fuel efficiency, and ignites at lower speeds to allow smaller boosters.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • January 16, 2026
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China Says It Built a Hypersonic Missile That Changes Shape at Mach 5

China’s new hypersonic missile concept reaches Mach 5, morphs mid-flight with retractable wings, and uses advanced control algorithms for stability.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • November 4, 2025
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From Concept to Deployment: Dark Eagle Missile Makes Hypersonic Overseas Debut

Dark Eagle is a ground-launched hypersonic missile, reaching over 1,700 miles at Mach 5, built to penetrate defenses and strike high-value targets.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • August 6, 2025
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Turkey Unveils First Hypersonic Missile With 800-Km Range

Tayfun Block-4 is Turkey’s first hypersonic missile with Mach 5 speed, 800-kilometer range, and satellite-guided precision.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • July 24, 2025
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