Current US hypersonic weapons projects. (General)

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US Army awards $756M contract to Lockheed Martin for hypersonic weapons

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2024 - The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] a $756 million contract to enhance the ground-based hypersonic weapon system, the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW). The contract includ

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Non-paywalled press-release:

Hermeus Begins Precooler Testing with Pratt & Whitney F100 Engine | Hermeus

Hermeus has begun testing its proprietary precooler technology with the F100 engine, made by Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business. The precooler increases the max speed of the turbine engine by lowering the temperature of incoming air. This is the first major propulsion milestone for Hermeus’ next a

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X-Bow Steps Up Hypersonic, Tactical, Launcher Rocket Developments | Aviation Week Network

The rapid growth of the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based rocket developer comes as the Defense Department faces a major shortfall in SRM production capacity.

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X-Bow Steps Up Hypersonic, Tactical, Launcher Rocket Developments | Aviation Week Network

The rapid growth of the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based rocket developer comes as the Defense Department faces a major shortfall in SRM production capacity.

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I wonder what happened. It's not like NG and Aerojet went out of business.

 

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