hypersonic
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Chinese hypersonic missiles, which can travel at least five times the speed of sound and evade most air defenses, exceed Western capabilities.
AECC-affiliated researchers are pushing to develop advanced propulsion technology, including a class of engine that can transition from low-speed to hypersonic modes, according to procurement documents obtained by researchers at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology.
The contracts by the Space Development Agency will fund the construction by each company of 18 satellites for a network in development that will provide warning of advanced threats such as hypersonic missiles.
From Los Angeles Times
Northrop Grumman said the missiles are being built to respond to the rise of hypersonic missiles, which maneuver in flight and require infrared tracking and speedy data transmission to protect U.S. troops.
From Los Angeles Times
One early project could be fielding low-cost hypersonic missiles, she said.
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