The U.S. military staged a test of an unknown, large missile launched on a steep trajectory from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base, Florida, on April 25.
The ability of an Aegis guided missile destroyer to detect, track and intercept a maneuvering hypersonic missile has been demonstrated in a simulated test.
The new facility will support Kratos’ work on the U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency’s Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities Hypersonic Testbed program.
North Korea has conducted its first missile test in 2025, claiming it was an intermediate-range ballistic missile topped by a hypersonic glide vehicle.
The launch and recovery of TA-2, if confirmed, marks a major milestone for Stratolaunch’s plan to develop the Talon into a reusable hypersonic test system.
The annual China Military Power Report estimates China’s nuclear arsenal totaled about 600 warheads at the end of last year, a gain of 100 compared to the end of 2022.