China’s new hypersonic missile concept reaches Mach 5, morphs mid-flight with retractable wings, and uses advanced control algorithms for stability.
China Says It Built a Hypersonic Missile That Changes Shape at Mach 5
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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.
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.
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.
India Test-Fires New Mach 8 Hypersonic Missile
ET-LDHCM is a hypersonic missile capable of Mach 8 speed, radar-evading flight, and delivering conventional or nuclear payloads from land, sea, or air.
US Army’s Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Set for Deployment This Year
The US Army is finally set to operationalize its “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon this year, overcoming years of testing failures and delays.
Alabama Firms Unveil Hypersonic Kamikaze Drone Project
ATRX and Cummings Aerospace have teamed up to create a cutting-edge, low-cost drone capable of reaching speeds five times the speed of sound.
US Awards Stratolaunch $24.7M Hypersonic Flight Test Contract
The Missile Defense Agency has awarded a $24.7-million contract to Stratolaunch for testing advanced missile defense systems against hypersonic weapons.
Kratos Clinches $1.45B Deal to Provide US Hypersonic Testbed
Kratos has secured its largest-ever deal from the Pentagon to provide a Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed 2.0.
Zumwalt Destroyer Floated With Hypersonic Launcher Upgrade
Huntington Ingalls Industries has undocked the US Navy’s USS Zumwalt destroyer, featuring a new hypersonic missile launcher.
Dynetics Awarded $670M Common Hypersonic Glide Body Contract
Dynetics has received a $670.5-million contract to build the common hypersonic glide body and thermal protection system for the US Army.
