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Mystery missile in Iraq.

Mystery Weapon Appears In Iraqi Field After Israeli Strike (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Apr 20, 2024
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new hypersonic missile, the Mako, which it is pitching to the U.S. Navy and Air Force and which it says will potentially also be able to arm submarines and surface warships. The weapon, which was originally developed for the Air Force’s Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) program reflects growing interest in more affordable hypersonic strike weapons, smaller than cruise missiles but offering standoff range and very rapid response.

The Lowdown On Lockheed’s Newly Revealed Mako Hypersonic Missile

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Apr 11, 2024
The Air Force has conducted an unprecedented test launch of a live AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile in the Western Pacific, sending signals to China and elsewhere in the region amid uncertainty about this particular program's future.

Unprecedented U.S. Hypersonic Weapons Test From Guam Has Occurred

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Mar 19, 2024
The Air Force says it will bring its Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon program later this year, but the service has refused to rule out future work on this or another similar hypersonic weapon design.

Signs ARRW Hypersonic Missile Follow-On May Be In The Works

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Mar 13, 2024
There are growing signs that an unprecedented AGM-183A hypersonic missile test staged from Guam is imminent.

Unprecedented U.S. Hypersonic Weapon Test In West Pacific Appears Imminent

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Mar 4, 2024
The Air Force has very publicly shown pictures of a live AGM-183A hypersonic missile under the wing of a B-52H bomber on Guam despite previously announcing plans to end program.

B-52 Armed With Hypersonic Missile Makes Appearance In Guam

By Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick
Posted on Mar 1, 2024
The Missile Defense Agency has released rare video footage showing the entire launch sequence of a mock medium-range ballistic missile from a C-17 cargo plane during a recent test.

C-17 Launching Mock Ballistic Missile Seen Like Never Before

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Feb 9, 2024
Ukrainian sappers disarm the warhead of a Kinzhal missile shot down over Kyiv Jan. 2

Ukraine Situation Report: Downed Kinzhal Warhead Recovered In Kyiv

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 6, 2024
A fire is burning in Kyiv, Ukraine, on January 2, 2024, caused by a Russian missile strike during a massive missile attack this morning.

Ukraine Situation Report: Massive Russian Missile Barrage Starts New Year

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jan 2, 2024
Officials work around the destruction after Russian airstrikes which killed 6 and injured around 28 people including a baby and severely damaged vehicles, a shopping mall , a maternity hospital and other buildings according to statements of Governor of Dnipropetrovsk Serhiy Lysak in Dnipro, Ukraine on December 29, 2023.

Russia Launches Biggest Long-Range Attack Since Start Of War

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 29, 2023
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
Stratolaunch Roc aircraft conducts a captive-carry test flight with the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle.

World’s Largest Plane Is One Step Closer To Launching A Hypersonic Vehicle

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 4, 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
The Air Force has conducted another live-fire test of the AGM-183 hypersonic missile, but has offered few details about it.

Air Force Tight-Lipped On Canceled Hypersonic Missile’s Latest Test

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Aug 22, 2023
B-1 Bone Bombers Taking Over Hypersonic Testing From B-52s

B-1 Bone Bombers Taking Over Hypersonic Testing From B-52s

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 22, 2023
Patriot Missile shot down Kinzhal

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Claims Patriot Intercepted Kinzhal Air-Launched Ballistic Missile

By Stetson Payne
Posted on May 6, 2023
AGM-183 ARRW

Air Force Pulls Plug On Much-Hyped Hypersonic Missile

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Mar 31, 2023
Navy Air-Launched Hypersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Makes Big Move Forward

Navy Air-Launched Hypersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Makes Big Move Forward

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Mar 29, 2023
Russian Kh-47 hypersonic missile

Largest Volley Of Russian Hypersonic Kinzhal Missiles Ever Descended On Ukraine

By Howard Altman
Updated on Mar 10, 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
Army Wants Supersonic Cruise Missile Interceptor For Its New Air Defense System

Army Wants Supersonic Cruise Missile Interceptor For Its New Air Defense System

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jan 17, 2023
Success! Air Force’s First Hypersonic Weapon Completes Full Test With Flying Colors

Success! Air Force’s First Hypersonic Weapon Completes Full Test With Flying Colors

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Dec 12, 2022
Hypersonic Boost Glide Vehicle

More Details On China’s Exotic Orbital Hypersonic Weapon Come To Light

By Emma Helfrich, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Nov 30, 2022
The U.S. Just Racked Up Two Successful Hypersonic Missile Tests

The U.S. Just Racked Up Two Successful Hypersonic Missile Tests

By Emma Helfrich
Posted on Jul 14, 2022
Holloman Rocket Sled

Rocket Sled Track Sets Mach 5.8 Recoverable Test Speed Record

By Oliver Parken
Posted on Jun 3, 2022
B-52 ARRW Hypersonic Launch

B-52 Successfully Tests Hypersonic Missile After Three Failed Tries (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 17, 2022
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
We Have Questions About Russia’s Claimed Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Use In Ukraine (Updated)

We Have Questions About Russia’s Claimed Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Use In Ukraine (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway and Stetson Payne
Updated on Mar 21, 2022
Massive Explosion Hits Shopping Mall Area Overnight In Kyiv

Massive Explosion Hits Shopping Mall Area Overnight In Kyiv

By Stetson Payne and Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Mar 21, 2022
Russian MiG-31s Armed With Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles Have Arrived In Kaliningrad

Russian MiG-31s Armed With Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles Have Arrived In Kaliningrad

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Feb 8, 2022
‘Particulate Warheads’ Full Of Dust Could Help Defeat Hypersonic Weapons

‘Particulate Warheads’ Full Of Dust Could Help Defeat Hypersonic Weapons

By Brett Tingley
Updated on Feb 7, 2022
SM-6 Missiles Are America’s Only Defense Against Hypersonic Weapons Missile Defense Chief Says

SM-6 Missiles Are America’s Only Defense Against Hypersonic Weapons Missile Defense Chief Says

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Feb 3, 2022
North Korea Claims It Successfully Tested A New ‘Hypersonic Gliding Warhead’

North Korea Claims It Successfully Tested A New ‘Hypersonic Gliding Warhead’

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Jan 6, 2022
Third Test Of The Air Force’s Hypersonic Weapon Has Failed Like The Ones Before It

Third Test Of The Air Force’s Hypersonic Weapon Has Failed Like The Ones Before It

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Dec 23, 2021
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
China’s Mysterious Hypersonic Weapon Can Stay In Orbit According To Space Force General

China’s Mysterious Hypersonic Weapon Can Stay In Orbit According To Space Force General

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Nov 30, 2021
China’s Hypersonic Mystery Weapon Released Its Own Payload And Nobody Knows Why (Updated)

China’s Hypersonic Mystery Weapon Released Its Own Payload And Nobody Knows Why (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Nov 23, 2021
Unwanted Global Hawk Drones Are Being Transformed To Support Hypersonic Missile Tests

Unwanted Global Hawk Drones Are Being Transformed To Support Hypersonic Missile Tests

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Oct 21, 2021
China’s Claim That Its Fractional Orbital Bombardment System Was A Spaceplane Test Doesn’t Add Up (Updated)

China’s Claim That Its Fractional Orbital Bombardment System Was A Spaceplane Test Doesn’t Add Up (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Oct 18, 2021
China Tested A Fractional Orbital Bombardment System That Uses A Hypersonic Glide Vehicle: Report

China Tested A Fractional Orbital Bombardment System That Uses A Hypersonic Glide Vehicle: Report

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Oct 18, 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
This Is Our Best Look Yet At North Korea’s Hypersonic Missile

This Is Our Best Look Yet At North Korea’s Hypersonic Missile

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Oct 12, 2021
Hypersonic Missile Tests For The B-1 Bomber Are Coming Next Year According To Boeing

Hypersonic Missile Tests For The B-1 Bomber Are Coming Next Year According To Boeing

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Sep 29, 2021
North Korea Claims To Have Tested A Hypersonic Missile (Updated)

North Korea Claims To Have Tested A Hypersonic Missile (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Sep 29, 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
The Air Force Is Testing Robotic Loaders To Mount Hypersonic Missiles On Its Bombers

The Air Force Is Testing Robotic Loaders To Mount Hypersonic Missiles On Its Bombers

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Sep 21, 2021
Missile Defense Agency Lays Out How It Plans To Defend Against Hypersonic Threats

Missile Defense Agency Lays Out How It Plans To Defend Against Hypersonic Threats

By Brett Tingley and Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Sep 13, 2021
Second Attempt To Test The Air Force’s First Hypersonic Weapon Fails

Second Attempt To Test The Air Force’s First Hypersonic Weapon Fails

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jul 30, 2021
Warhead For Air Force’s First Hypersonic Missile Tested For The First Time

Warhead For Air Force’s First Hypersonic Missile Tested For The First Time

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jul 8, 2021
Air Force Says Hypersonic Missile Tests Could Kill Four Snails And 90 Clams

Air Force Says Hypersonic Missile Tests Could Kill Four Snails And 90 Clams

By Brett Tingley
Updated on Jun 18, 2021
B-52 Simulated A Hypersonic Weapon Strike During Massive Alaskan War Games

B-52 Simulated A Hypersonic Weapon Strike During Massive Alaskan War Games

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 7, 2021
Navy SM-6 Missile Will Attempt To Swat Down A Mock Hypersonic Weapon

Navy SM-6 Missile Will Attempt To Swat Down A Mock Hypersonic Weapon

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Apr 14, 2021
Broken ARRW: Air Force’s First Hypersonic Missile Fails During Inaugural Test

Broken ARRW: Air Force’s First Hypersonic Missile Fails During Inaugural Test

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Apr 6, 2021
The First Flight Test Of The Air Force’s New Hypersonic Missile Appears To Be Imminent

The First Flight Test Of The Air Force’s New Hypersonic Missile Appears To Be Imminent

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Mar 29, 2021
The Air Force Says Its First Hypersonic Missile Will Make Its Inaugural Flight Within 30 Days

The Air Force Says Its First Hypersonic Missile Will Make Its Inaugural Flight Within 30 Days

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Mar 6, 2021
Air Force Is Buying Eight Of These Missiles That Are Set To Become Its First Hypersonic Weapons

Air Force Is Buying Eight Of These Missiles That Are Set To Become Its First Hypersonic Weapons

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Mar 5, 2021
Navy Mysteriously Cancels Plan To Arm Jets With “Screaming Arrow” Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile

Navy Mysteriously Cancels Plan To Arm Jets With “Screaming Arrow” Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Mar 5, 2021
Russia Claims Its Su-57 Felon Fighter Has Been Testing A New Hypersonic Missile

Russia Claims Its Su-57 Felon Fighter Has Been Testing A New Hypersonic Missile

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Feb 18, 2021
Super Bowl Flyover Offered A Glimpse Of A Future Where Multiple Bomber Types Join Forces In Combat

Super Bowl Flyover Offered A Glimpse Of A Future Where Multiple Bomber Types Join Forces In Combat

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Feb 12, 2021
Air Force Fighters Almost Got An Air-Launched Ballistic Missile 40 Years Ago, Now They’re A Hot Item

Air Force Fighters Almost Got An Air-Launched Ballistic Missile 40 Years Ago, Now They’re A Hot Item

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Jan 26, 2021
Australia Teams Up With U.S. To Get Hypersonic Missiles For Its Super Hornets In Five Years

Australia Teams Up With U.S. To Get Hypersonic Missiles For Its Super Hornets In Five Years

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 30, 2020
New Images Of Chinese Bomber Carrying Huge Mystery Missile Point To Hypersonic Capability

New Images Of Chinese Bomber Carrying Huge Mystery Missile Point To Hypersonic Capability

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Nov 6, 2020
Video Of Chinese Missile Carrier Jet Hauling What Appears To Be A Hypersonic Weapon Emerges

Video Of Chinese Missile Carrier Jet Hauling What Appears To Be A Hypersonic Weapon Emerges

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Oct 17, 2020