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Maxar will build 14 missile-tracking satellites for new warning system
By Elizabeth Howell published
L3Harris Technologies asked Maxar to produce the satellites for the second stage of the Space Development Agency's missile-tracking constellation.

Hypersonic air-breathing weapon concept passes 2nd flight test
By Brett Tingley published
Two major U.S. defense contractors announced the successful test flight of the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept, or HAWC, on Monday (July 18).

Hypersonic missile defense program moves toward 2 prototypes
By Brett Tingley published
The Pentagon continues to develop its new hypersonic interceptor.

Stratolaunch's huge Roc carrier plane flies higher than ever on 7th test flight
By Elizabeth Howell published
Stratolaunch's enormous Roc carrier aircraft aced its seventh test flight yesterday (June 16), flying higher than it ever has before.

Stratolaunch ends 6th test flight of Roc, the world's largest airplane, early after unexpected results
By Josh Dinner published
The world's largest plane took off for its sixth test flight on Thursday (June 9) but ended up landing before completing all of its flight objectives.

Stratolaunch reveals its first hypersonic design for high-altitude flights
By Elizabeth Howell published
Stratolaunch's Talon-A test vehicle will eventually drop from the biggest airplane ever built, known as the Roc.

DARPA's 'Glide Breaker' hypersonic missile interceptor program enters new phase
By Elizabeth Howell published
A U.S. military proposal to blast hypersonic weapons out of the sky is entering a new phase.

Stratolaunch aces 5th test flight with giant hypersonic aircraft carrier
By Chelsea Gohd published
The Roc carrier aircraft, the biggest airplane ever built, completed its fifth test flight this Star Wars Day (May 4).
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