US Army aiming for next hypersonic missile test in December
The Army is forecasting it will conduct a soldier-operated test of its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon at the end of the calendar year.
By Jen Judson
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Army will field its long-range hypersonic weapon by end of fiscal year
The U.S. is in a race to field the capability and develop systems to defend against hypersonic missiles, which China and Russia are developing and testing.
By Jen Judson
Here’s how the Pentagon will test industry’s counter-drone tech for an enduring capability
The Army is moving forward to find an enduring collection of tools to defeat small unmanned systems that can be used across the services.
By Jen Judson
The Pentagon is building a school to teach the force how to defeat drones
The Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office is spearheading an effort to get after the training side of countering drone threats, which includes the establishment of a school at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
By Jen Judson
Anduril adapts tech to detect cruise missiles in US Air Force demo
Anduril's Sentry Towers detected cruise missiles at a recent U.S. Air Force event, but the tech could have applications across all the services, including the U.S. Army's need to fill a cruise missile defeat gap.
By Jen Judson
Thales launches small AESA radar for small aircraft
The French defense ministry wants the AirMaster C sensor for its future Guépard helicopter, according to the company.
By Christina Mackenzie
US Army solidifies requirements to counter small drones
The requirements are set to counter small unmanned aircraft systems, and the Army-led joint office is seeking an enduring solution.
By Jen Judson
US Air Force issues $90M contract for counter-drone systems and support
The contract is just the latest in a spurt of military investments in counter-small unmanned aerial systems.
By Nathan Strout
Army buys $189M counter drone system but already has plans to replace it
The Army has awarded a contract for Mobile-Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft System Integrated Defeat System (M-LIDS), even though it's not included on a list of eight counter-small unmanned aircraft system solutions approved for further investment by the joint forces.
By Nathan Strout
How the DoD plans to meet its ambitious hypersonic missile test schedule
The Pentagon is in a race to field hypersonic weapons and is preparing for a packed test schedule next year to get the job done.
By Jen Judson
GOP coronavirus bill includes at least $7 billion for weapons programs
Senate Republicans’ proposed $1 trillion coronavirus relief package includes at least $7 billion for weapons programs, part of $29 billion for defense overall.
By Joe Gould
Epirus, a venture-backed startup, inks deal with Northrop for counter-drone tech
Epirus, a startup whose leadership team draws from Raytheon, Northrop and Silicon Valley, has landed its first deal with a name-brand defense prime.
By Joe Gould