NASA’s BOLT II Test Could Make Hypersonic travel a Reality
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched a test rocket under the BOLT II project, providing another opportunity to gain flight data on the difficulties of hypersonic flight. The Air Force says the BOLT II “In memory of Mike Holden” flight experiment, managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory/Air Force Office...
Hypersonic Missile Reached Ukrainian Target 1000 Kms Away In 10 Minutes
Russian hypersonic missile ‘Kinzhal took a mere 10 minutes from its launch 1000 kms away to reach and destroy a Ukrainian underground storage facility for air-launched weapons and Tochka-U surface-to-surface missiles. The storage facilities were located in the village of Delyatyn in the Ivano-Frankivsk region, the Russian MoD Spokesperson, Igor Konashenkov...
Russian Hypersonic Missile Incapacitated Underground Bunker Designed to Store Nuclear Weapons
Russia's first ever use in battle of its hypersonic missile called ‘Kinzal' (Dagger in Russian) on March 19 was intended to incapacitate a Soviet era bunker located several meters underground which was being used as a weapons and fuel storage facility by the Ukrainian Army. Located in the village of Delyatyn,...
US Army Executes Ground Manoeuvers with Long Range Hypersonic Weapon System
Using the first prototype Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) System, US Army's Bravo Battery Soldiers executed ground movement, round transfers, and established firing capability at Joint Base Lewis McChord Feb. 22-24
Iran Unveils 1450 Km Range Ballistic Missile
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) unveiled a new long-range ballistic missile that can strike targets 1450 kms away with ‘pinpoint accuracy. Dubbed ‘Kheibarshekan (castle buster) this is among Iran longest range missiles
Argentina to Get Saab RBS 70 NG Short-Range Air Defense Systems
Saab has won a contract to deliver of the short-range air defence systems RBS 70 NG to the Argentine Armed Forces. The Argentine Navy has been a user of the RBS 70 since 1984 and is now upgrading to the latest RBS 70 NG
China Tests Engine for Hypersonic Aircraft
China conducted a test flight for a new rocket engine that could power China's future hypersonic aircraft and near-space plane. Developed by the Laboratory of Spray Combustion and Propulsion under School of Aerospace Engineering at Tsinghua University, successfully conducted a flight test on Monday morning, Global Times reported quoting a China Central Television (CCTV) report
Thales to Develop Advanced Rocket Motor for Australia's Hypersonic Weapons Program
Thales Australia will start the development of a rocket motor for Australias hypersonic weapons. The Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct unveiled by Defence Minister Peter Dutton at Eagle Farm in Brisbane today will accelerate collaboration between Defence, industry, universities and international partners to advance Australian development of hypersonic technology
Rostec Tested Parts of a New Ignition system for Reusable Space Rockets
Rostec State Corporations Technodinamika holding has supplied elements of the ignition system for the ignition device of the RD-0177 engine to the Roscosmos enterprise (JSC KBKhA). The devices are designed for engines of the return stages of Amur-SPG rockets and other space launch vehicles
Chinese Scientist Defects to U.S. Carrying Hypersonic Weapons Secrets
A cricket-loving Chinese rocket scientist, attached to the Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) has defected to the U.S
China Develops New Wind Tunnel for Hypersonic Weapons Testing
Chinas Aerodynamics Research Institute under the state-owned Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) has completed development of a new one-meter-class hypersonic aerodynamic wind tunnel. The FL-64 tunnel recently passed air flow distribution calibration tests under major Mach numbers
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Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
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NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
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Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...