U.S. Navy’s Ohio Class Submarine To Get New Hypersonic Weapons
The U.S. Navy's four Ohio Class SSGNs may soon receive new hypersonic missiles which could transform their capabilities. H I Sutton explains why.
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Video: Russia’s Admiral Gorshkov frigate test-fires Tsirkon hypersonic missile
The Project 22350 frigate Admiral Gorshkov has successfully test-fired a Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile...
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Killer Is World’s Largest Air-Launched Missile
H I Sutton sheds some light on China's latest aircraft carrier killer: The CH-AS-X-13 air-launched anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM).
U.S. DoD Establishes Joint Hypersonics Transition Office at NSWC Crane
Today, the Department of Defense established its Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) Systems Engineering Field Activity at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane).
Russian MoD Releases Video of Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile Launch
According to the press release, the frigate was located in the White Sea and the ...
Russia’s Admiral Gorshkov frigate to test fire Tsirkon hypersonic missile this month
A new test launch of the hypersonic Tsirkon missile will be held by the Admiral Gorshkov frigate of project 22350 in September. Salvo fire is planned, two defense industry sources told TASS at Army-2020 forum.
Japan MoD Intentionally Leaks Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile Photo
The Japanese Ministry of Defense intentionally released a photo showing ATLA's Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile this week.
Japan’s ATLA Developing Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile
Japan's Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) started developing a hypersonic guided missile able to attack both ships or ground targets. The missile, qualified as "game changer" by the Japanese Ministry of Defense's agency, will use scramjet engine technology for propulsion.
THOR-ER program moves ahead to develop solid fuel ramjet technologies
The U.S. Department of Defense and the Norwegian Ministry of Defence announced their intent to continue a bilateral effort to explore advanced solid fuel ramjet technologies. The Tactical High-speed Offensive Ramjet for Extended Range, or THOR-ER.
Admiral Gorshkov Loaded with Tsirkon Missile for Second Test
The Admiral Gorshkov frigate of project 22350 arrived in Belomorskaya naval base for maintenance and loading of Tsirkon hypersonic missile for another test launch, a source in the defense industry told TASS.