Land-Based Conventional Hypersonic Weapons

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Russia says it will respond to the United States’ decision to dramatically increase its long-range fire capabilities in Europe starting in 2026. The United States will deploy to Germany a range of advanced ground-launched weapons, including the Typhon (firing both SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles) and “developmental hypersonic weapons” — a reference to the yet-to-be-fielded Dark Eagle.

U.S. Long-Range Missiles Headed To Germany As Arms Race Escalates U.S. Long-Range Missiles Headed To Germany As Arms Race Escalates

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 11 1:43 PM EDT

North Korea has tested what it claims is a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile tipped with a unpowered boost-glide vehicle.

North Korea’s Latest Hypersonic Missile System Is One Sinister-Looking Weapon North Korea’s Latest Hypersonic Missile System Is One Sinister-Looking Weapon

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 3 12:15 AM EDT

The US Army says launcher-related issues have led to the scrapping of three planned tests of its Dark Eagle hypersonic missile this year.

Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Test Woes Caused By Launcher Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Test Woes Caused By Launcher

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 4 7:37 PM EST

A new planned test of the Army's Dark Eagle hypersonic missile has been cancelled.

Test Of Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile At Cape Canaveral Aborted (Updated) Test Of Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile At Cape Canaveral Aborted (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 6 8:56 PM EDT

Hypersonic Space Force Cape Canaveral LRHW

Mysterious Launch Out Of Cape Canaveral Appears Imminent (Updated) Mysterious Launch Out Of Cape Canaveral Appears Imminent (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 5 5:02 PM EST

SM-6 Missiles Are America’s Only Defense Against Hypersonic Weapons Missile Defense Chief Says

SM-6 Missiles Are America’s Only Defense Against Hypersonic Weapons Missile Defense Chief Says SM-6 Missiles Are America’s Only Defense Against Hypersonic Weapons Missile Defense Chief Says

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 3 5:58 PM EST

Army Revives Cold War Nuclear Missile Unit To Deploy New Long-Range Weapons In Europe

Army Revives Cold War Nuclear Missile Unit To Deploy New Long-Range Weapons In Europe Army Revives Cold War Nuclear Missile Unit To Deploy New Long-Range Weapons In Europe

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 8 2:42 PM EST

U.S. Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Test Fails (Updated)

U.S. Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Test Fails (Updated) U.S. Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Test Fails (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 21 6:03 PM EDT

The Army Just Got Its Hands On Its First “Dark Eagle” Hypersonic Missile Launchers

The Army Just Got Its Hands On Its First “Dark Eagle” Hypersonic Missile Launchers The Army Just Got Its Hands On Its First “Dark Eagle” Hypersonic Missile Launchers

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 6 6:55 PM EDT

The Army Has Finally Revealed The Range Of Its New Hypersonic Weapon

The Army Has Finally Revealed The Range Of Its New Hypersonic Weapon The Army Has Finally Revealed The Range Of Its New Hypersonic Weapon

By Joseph Trevithick

May 13 3:20 PM EDT

Army Shows First-Ever Footage Of New Hypersonic Missile In Flight And Impacting

Army Shows First-Ever Footage Of New Hypersonic Missile In Flight And Impacting Army Shows First-Ever Footage Of New Hypersonic Missile In Flight And Impacting

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 4 8:28 PM EDT

Here’s How Hypersonic Weapons Could Completely Change the Face of Warfare

Here’s How Hypersonic Weapons Could Completely Change the Face of Warfare Here’s How Hypersonic Weapons Could Completely Change the Face of Warfare

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 6 12:49 PM EDT

Lockheed Job Listing Offers New Details About Long-Range Ground-Launched Hypersonic Weapon

Lockheed Job Listing Offers New Details About Long-Range Ground-Launched Hypersonic Weapon Lockheed Job Listing Offers New Details About Long-Range Ground-Launched Hypersonic Weapon

By Joseph Trevithick

Jan 20 5:25 PM EST

China Leaks Video Of Mysterious Ground-Launched Missile

China Leaks Video Of Mysterious Ground-Launched Missile China Leaks Video Of Mysterious Ground-Launched Missile

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 27 7:27 PM EDT

DARPA Starts Work On “Glide Breaker” Hypersonic Weapons Defense Project

DARPA Starts Work On “Glide Breaker” Hypersonic Weapons Defense Project DARPA Starts Work On “Glide Breaker” Hypersonic Weapons Defense Project

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 6 2:36 PM EDT

The United States and Australia Quietly Test Hypersonic Missiles

The United States and Australia Quietly Test Hypersonic Missiles The United States and Australia Quietly Test Hypersonic Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 13 8:16 PM EDT