Defense against Hypersonic Glide Vehicles

[Scott Kenny]

Putting Missile Interceptors In Space Critical To Defending U.S. Citizens: Space Force Boss

The large-scale weaponization of space appears to be imminent as competition in orbit heats up between the U.S. and its adversaries.

www.twz.com

Saltzman: US Can Overcome Hurdles to Develop Space-Based Interceptors

Space Force Gen. B. Chance Saltzman said he believe industry can figure out how to make space-based interceptors work.

www.airandspaceforces.com

With SpaceX and Falcon/Falcon Heavy, it's now affordable to put tens of thousands of Brilliant Pebbles into orbit.

 

[NMaude]

Putting Missile Interceptors In Space Critical To Defending U.S. Citizens: Space Force Boss

The large-scale weaponization of space appears to be imminent as competition in orbit heats up between the U.S. and its adversaries.

www.twz.com

Saltzman: US Can Overcome Hurdles to Develop Space-Based Interceptors

Space Force Gen. B. Chance Saltzman said he believe industry can figure out how to make space-based interceptors work.

www.airandspaceforces.com

So do you think we'll see a 21st century version of Brilliant Peebles deployed?

 

[Forest Green]

So do you think we'll see a 21st century version of Brilliant Peebles deployed?

Who knows, watch this space.

 

[Scott Kenny]

So do you think we'll see a 21st century version of Brilliant Peebles deployed?

Yes.

I'd go with Starlink-sized "garages" so we can launch them 100 at a time.

 

[Forest Green]

Former Trump DOD officials: Don't put MDA in charge of Golden Dome | InsideDefense.com

As the Pentagon readies to present a proposal next week to President Trump for a new national missile defense system, two former top defense officials are warning against handing the job to the Missile Defense Agency, arguing the effort requires a fresh, integrated approach that transcends...

insidedefense.com

 

[GTX]

HYDIS Programme: Europe's Strategic Response to Emerging Hypersonic Threats

HYDIS Programme: Europe's Strategic Response to Emerging Hypersonic Threats

www.armyrecognition.com

 

[Forest Green]

Army charting course for AI-enabled, fire-control network to support Golden Dome mission | InsideDefense.com

HUNTSVILLE, AL -- The Army is in the process of formulating a plan with the other services to create an artificial intelligence-enabled, fire-control network to support President Trump's "Golden Dome" executive order, according to a service official.

insidedefense.com

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CrTJEY8zNs

 

[Forest Green]

Aegis Combat System Demonstrates System’s Capability to Counter Hypersonic Threats​

https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/standard-missile-discussion.43296/post-771568

 

[Scott Kenny]

Aegis Combat System Demonstrates System’s Capability to Counter Hypersonic Threats​

https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/standard-missile-discussion.43296/post-771568

With an upgraded SM6.

 

[bobbymike]

Yes.

I'd go with Starlink-sized "garages" so we can launch them 100 at a time.

Elon has proposed this very thing basically saying “if I can launch that many Starlinks I can launch that many interceptors.”

 

[NMaude]

With an upgraded SM6.

Do we know what upgrades exactly?

 

[kqcke for you]

Do we know what upgrades exactly?

SM-6 Block IAU
" The “U” in Block IAU stands for “Upgrade” and consists of “an update to the Guidance Section Electronics Unit to mitigate obsolescence issues and intends to incorporate the update into the missile,” according to the Pentagon’s Office of the Director of Test and Evaluation (DOT&E). "

SM-6 Missile Closer To Proving Hypersonic Weapon Intercept Capability After Aegis Destroyer Test

The SM-6 is the U.S. military's most immediate option for tackling growing threats posed by advanced maneuvering hypersonic weapons.

www.twz.com

 

[Josh_TN]

It’s worth noting that the Aegis test used a real target but a simulated SM-6. So this was more of a tracking and software validation test.