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A North Korean "new type" of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Image for illustrative purposes only. (Image source: KCNA)

Korean Peninsula Simmers: Failed North Korean Missile Launch Ignites Tit-for-Tat Response

Tensions soar on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea’s failed missile launch sparks retaliatory actions from South Korea.

A graphic rendering of the future 3SM Tyrfing missile. (Image source: Kongsberg Norway)

European Powers Forge Alliance, Develop Hypersonic Missile to Pierce Future Threats

Kongsberg, Diehl, and MBDA develop 3SM Tyrfing, a cutting-edge hypersonic missile, enhancing European defense.

3D model rendering of Lockheed Martin Mako Multi-Mission Hypersonic Missile (Image grab via
@AkelaFreedom/X)

Hypersonic Shark Makes a Splash: Lockheed Martin Unveils Mako Multi-Mission Missile

Lockheed Martin sent ripples through the defense industry this week at SAS with the unveiling of the Mako Multi-Mission Hypersonic Missile.

Technology Apr 13

F/A-18 Hornet (Image source: DVIDS)

Meet Raytheon’s New Mach Five Monster Missile

Raytheon’s Hypersonic Air Launched Offensive Anti-Surface (HALO) missile, a marvel of engineering, propels us into a new era of naval dominance, merging Mach 5 speeds with tactical brilliance to redefine the rules of engagement in the world’s precarious dance of military might.

USS Zumwalt (Image source: DVIDS)

The Future of Naval Combat: Hypersonic Missiles on Zumwalt Class Destroyers

The USS Zumwalt’s hypersonic upgrade heralds a new era in naval dominance, redefining power with speed and precision.

B-21 Raider (Image source: Northrop Grumman)

Unveiling China’s Mach 6 Monster: A Missile to Challenge Stealth Aircraft

A recent Chinese simulation reveals hypersonic missile threat to stealth aircraft like the B-21 Raider, reshaping warfare strategies globally.

Technology Dec 05

SOFREP original illustration of a hypersonic missile launch.

US Army Pushes Ahead with Hypersonic Weapon Deployment Despite Challenges

Despite setbacks, the US Army forges ahead in deploying hypersonic weapons by year-end, determined to stay ahead in this critical tech race.

Technology Oct 19

Guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) / Image source: DVIDS

Revolutionizing Naval Warfare: The USS Zumwalt’s Hypersonic Upgrade

The USS Zumwalt undergoes radical transformation, integrating hypersonic missiles to redefine modern naval warfare capabilities.

An AI-rendered image of a hypersonic weapon.

The Hypersonic Arms Race: How China, Russia, and the U.S. are Shaping Global Security

The rise of hypersonic technologies is reshaping global military dynamics, with China leading advancements, Russia making significant progress, and the U.S. grappling with challenges despite its innovative endeavors.

DF-17 (Source: 颐园居/Wikimedia Commons)

China Goes Hypersonic: The Mach 5+ Monster Dong Feng-17 Glide Missile System

China has launched into the forefront of a new arms race: the race to hypersonic weaponry.

Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force fire tests a missile last November (Image source: DVIDS)

Japan’s New-era Hypersonic Missiles—a Preparation for China Confrontation?

Japan recently awarded $1.4 billion in R&D contracts to defense industries Mitsubishi and Kawasaki to develop anti-ship and hypersonic weapons.

FATTAH - Iranian hypersonic missile (Image source: Twitter/YouTube)

Iran Unveils Mach 15 Monster Missile, Leaving Fictional ‘Darkstar’ in Its Dust

Iran revealed its first hypersonic ballistic missile, with claims that it can travel at Mach 5 or more and breach current defense systems.

North Korean ballistic missile (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

South Korea Approves New Missile Defense System Plan Against North Korean Threats

S. Korea approved missile interceptor system development to counter N. Korea’s evolving military threats and strengthen national defense.

An AGM-183A prototype carried by B-52 during a June 2019 test (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Air Force To Ditch Boost-Glide Hypersonic Program, Shifts Focus to Scramjet-Power Instead

US Air Force secretary Frank Kendall disclosed that the second round of testing of the ARRW hypersonic weapon on March 13 was unsuccessful.

Technology Apr 01

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Air Force Makes Progress in Experimental Hypersonic Weapon

Last week, US Air Force, in collaboration with DARPA and Lockheed Martin, announced the second experimental test flight of HAWC a success.

Technology Feb 06

China's MIM-23 Hawk Missile (Source: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China/Wikimedia Commons)

Pentagon Approves $1.3 Billion Satellite Development Budget to Fight China-Russia Missile Threats

Pentagon released a statement saying they are willing to spend $1.3 billion to develop and improve the US military’s satellite tracking system.

Military Jul 25

A set of NanoRacks CubeSats is photographed by an Expedition 38 crew member after the deployment by the Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (SSOD). (NASA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Military Tech: Small Satellite Market Expected to Grow Around $13.7 Billion by 2030

The global small satellite market was valued at $3.25 billion in 2020 and is expected to skyrocket up to $13.7 billion by 2030 with a Compound Annual Growth rate of 16.4%, according to statistics.

Military vehicles carrying the DF-17 hypersonic ballistic missile during a parade in Beijing celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in 2019. (Xinhua News Agency)

China Successfully Tested a Hypersonic Missile and the US Was Caught Completely by Surprise

China described its hypersonic missile as just a “space vehicle” to not raise an alarm. The U.S. must act decisively and not be fooled.

Security Oct 19

Lockheed Martin

How Hypersonic Drones Could Defeat Missiles

The legendary SR-71 Blackbird could provide us with valuable insight into how hypersonic drones could change the future of warfare.

Technology May 18

Courtesy of the Kremlin

Russia’s hypersonic nuclear missile just entered into service

Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin made headlines with his claim that the Russian military is the only force on the planet with fully operational hypersonic weapons. Russia’s growing hypersonic arsenal already includes the Kinzhal (Dagger), which has a range of around 1,250 miles and can travel 10 times faster than the speed of sound […]

Technology Jan 05

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