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Jun- 2023 -

6 June

Arms

In this file photo taken on September 21, 2019, Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Major General Hossein Salami speaks in capital Tehran

Iran Unveils Hypersonic Missile Hailing Deterrent Boost

Iran unveiled an intermediate range ballistic missile capable of traveling at hypersonic speeds of up to 15 times the speed of sound, state television reported.

1 June

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Iran Says Successfully Tested Hypersonic Missile

Iran said it has successfully tested an indigenously-developed hypersonic ballistic missile that will soon be unveiled.

May- 2023 -

17 May

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Russian Hypersonic ‘Likely’ Damaged Patriot Near Kyiv: Report

A Patriot air defense system was reportedly likely damaged during the Russian missile barrage around Kyiv early Tuesday morning.

12 May

Air

Joe Saballa

US Confirms Patriot in Ukraine Shot Down Russian Hypersonic Missile

The US has confirmed that the Ukrainian military shot down a Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missile using the Patriot air defense system.

6 May

Air

Russia MiG-31 carrying Kinzhal hypersonic missile

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Downed Hypersonic Missile in ‘Historic’ First Time

Ukraine said it had for the first time downed a Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missile during a wave of Russian attacks.

Apr- 2023 -

28 April

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

South Korea to Develop Hypersonic Missile Defense System

The South Korean government has approved a long-range missile defense system development plan worth 2.71 trillion won ($2.03 billion).

27 April

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Japan Considers US Partnership on Railgun Project: Report

Japan is considering partnering with the US on a railgun-based counter-hypersonic weapon development program.

3 April

Americas

A U.S Army Soldier lifts the hydraulic launching system on the new Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) during Operation Thunderbolt Strike at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, March 3, 2023. During the LRHW system development, the Army’s Rapid Capabilities & Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) implemented a Soldier-centered design concept which uses formal and informal Soldier touch points to obtain early feedback to influence design, speed up development, and ensure an operationally effective weapon system. (Spc. Chandler Coats)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Deploys First Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon in Florida

The US Army has deployed its first long-range hypersonic weapon system in Florida as part of a full expeditionary launch rehearsal.

Mar- 2023 -

30 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Air Force Ditches ARRW Hypersonic Missile Development

The US Air Force will no longer pursue the development of its troubled Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon hypersonic missile program.

30 March

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Lockheed, Raytheon to Start Developing HALO Ship-Killing Missile for US Navy

The US Navy has contracted Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Lockheed Martin to develop a hypersonic anti-ship missile.

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