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The US Air Force's Chief Scientist reportedly described the AGM-183A missile as the service's "most mature" hypersonic weapon, prompting new questions about whether that program's future.

ARRW Hypersonic Missile Program Gets New Funding Despite Signs Of Cancellation

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Oct 10, 2024
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron conducts flight tests on the Load Adaptable Modular pylon in the skies over California, Feb. 15.

B-1B Tests New Pylon That Could Drastically Increase Its Weapons Carriage Capabilities

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Aug 6, 2024
Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets will be used to launch prototypes of the US Air Force's Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile.

Australian F/A-18F Super Hornets To Test Launch U.S. Air Force’s Hypersonic Cruise Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 18, 2024
The Navy has been eying the possibility of arming its ships and submarines, as well as aircraft, with a new air-breathing hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile.

Navy’s HALO Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile Planned For Ships, Submarines, As Well As Jets

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 5, 2024
The Air Force is intersted in modified underwing pylons to help ensure its B-52H bombers can carry as many future hypersonic cruise missiles as possible.

B-52 Needs New Pylons To Carry Max Load Of Hypersonic Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Dec 28, 2023
The U.S. Air Force has provided the first real look at a future hypersonic air-breathing cruise missile, a type weapon it hopes to start fielding in 2027.

Our First Glimpse Of The Air Force’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Sep 30, 2023
AGM-183 ARRW

Air Force Pulls Plug On Much-Hyped Hypersonic Missile

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Mar 31, 2023
DARPA's Hypersonic Airbreathing Weapon Concept completes final flight

DARPA’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile Flew Its Final Test, Follow-On To Come

By Emma Helfrich
Posted on Jan 31, 2023
An artist's conception of a very-high-speed air-launched cruise missile.

Hypersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Has To Be Ready By 2028 Navy Says

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Apr 23, 2022
America’s Latest Hypersonic Cruise Missile Made A Secret Test Flight

America’s Latest Hypersonic Cruise Missile Made A Secret Test Flight

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Apr 5, 2022
Hypersonic Strike Aircraft Capability Is Part Of The Air Force’s Shadowy Project Mayhem

Hypersonic Strike Aircraft Capability Is Part Of The Air Force’s Shadowy Project Mayhem

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Dec 20, 2021
Feel The Speed In These Incredible Photos From The Air Force’s Rocket Sled Track

Feel The Speed In These Incredible Photos From The Air Force’s Rocket Sled Track

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Oct 15, 2021
DARPA Reveals Successful Hypersonic Cruise Missile Flight Test Has Occurred

DARPA Reveals Successful Hypersonic Cruise Missile Flight Test Has Occurred

By Brian O’Rourke and Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Sep 27, 2021
Test Aircraft Have Been Lugging DARPA’s Prototype Hypersonic Cruise Missiles Around

Test Aircraft Have Been Lugging DARPA’s Prototype Hypersonic Cruise Missiles Around

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Sep 1, 2020
Air Force Boss Alludes To Work On New Top Secret Air-Launched Anti-Ship Weapons

Air Force Boss Alludes To Work On New Top Secret Air-Launched Anti-Ship Weapons

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Mar 4, 2020
Air Force Reveals Tests Of Supposed Record-Setting Scramjet Engine From Northrop Grumman

Air Force Reveals Tests Of Supposed Record-Setting Scramjet Engine From Northrop Grumman

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Aug 13, 2019