Latest "hypersonic weapons" stories

Zumwalt makes an about-face back to San Diego for ‘maintenance’

It’s unclear what issue the ship is facing, although the Navy anticipates it will be underway again soon.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 months ago

Kathleen Hicks warns of ‘substantial decline’ in defense-industrial base competition

The deputy defense secretary is concerned about competition in the defense-industrial base, particularly around small businesses.

20 months ago

DoD seeks ‘huge jump’ in budget for hypersonic test facilities

Industry executives have identified testing infrastructure shortfalls as a major barrier to fielding hypersonic weapons capabilities on a faster timeline.

20 months ago

Pentagon worried about mergers, especially among hypersonic weapons suppliers

The report from DoD’s acquisition and sustainment office, which says broadly that consolidation poses a national security risk, marks the strongest U.S. government objection to merger and acquisition activity since the defense secretary in 2015 discouraged deals among the largest prime contractors.

22 months ago

North Korea tests cruise missiles amid stalled nuke talks with US

North Korea last Thursday issued a veiled threat to resume the testing of nuclear explosives and long-range missiles targeting the American homeland.

23 months ago

N. Korea fires short-range missiles in 4th launch this year

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said the missiles did not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to its allies.

23 months ago