hypersonic missiles – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

11 May

Air

Pakistan Debuts ‘Fatah-3’ Cruise Missile Channeling China’s HD-1

The Pakistan Army is bolstering its long-range strike capabilities with the Fatah-3, a supersonic cruise missile believed to be derived from China’s HD-1 missile family.

Feb- 2026 -

27 February

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

New Supersonic Aerial Effects Take Aim at Modern Airborne Challenges

SNC and Specter Aerospace are entering the high-speed arena with next-gen supersonic aerial effects, designed to counter hypersonic missiles and drone swarm threats.

26 February

Air

3D rendering of an Ursa Major hypersonic missile in high-altitude flight above Earth, illustrating advanced propulsion and air defense penetration capabilities.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ursa Major Rolls Out Hypersonic Missile That Adjusts Speed, Restarts Mid-Flight

Ursa Major is competing against hypersonic targets with its own high-speed missile designed to operate inside and beyond the Earth’s atmosphere.

18 February

Air

Ronald Watkins

UK Awards $16M Contract to Advance Hypersonic Missile Design

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded $16.2 million to Amentum UK to develop a hypersonic missile system.

Jan- 2026 -

23 January

Arms

Ethan M. Encarnacion

India Targets Hypersonic Weapons With New Interceptors

India is chasing speed with speed as its Defence Research and Development Organisation begins work on hypersonic interceptors to take on the country’s fastest missile threats.

16 January

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Hypersonic Missiles Could Fly Faster, Farther With GE-Lockheed Ramjet Engine

Hypersonic missiles could soon fly faster, farther, and cheaper thanks to a new ramjet engine developed by GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin.

Dec- 2025 -

4 December

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed Martin Opens Alabama Lab to Back US Hypersonic Weapon Initiatives

Lockheed Martin has activated a new Hypersonics System Integration Lab in Huntsville, Alabama, adding a major test and engineering hub as the US races to field hypersonic weapons against rapid advances by China and Russia.

Nov- 2025 -

4 November

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

China Says It Built a Hypersonic Missile That Changes Shape at Mach 5

China’s new hypersonic missile concept reaches Mach 5, morphs mid-flight with retractable wings, and uses advanced control algorithms for stability.

Sep- 2025 -

4 September

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed Martin Secures Record $9.8B Deal to Build Nearly 2,000 PAC-3 Missiles

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.8-billion contract to produce almost 2,000 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors and associated hardware.

Aug- 2025 -

26 August

Americas