hypersonic test vehicle – The Defense Post

Feb- 2026 -

4 February

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Germany Contracts Polaris to Develop Two-Stage Hypersonic Test Vehicle

Germany has contracted Polaris Spaceplanes to develop and flight-test a two-stage reusable hypersonic test vehicle.

Jun- 2025 -

25 June

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Washington-based New Frontier Aerospace has completed tests of its 3D-printed Mjölnir rocket engine in support of future defense hypersonic programs.

18 June

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Ursa Major has signed a $32.9-million deal to assemble and supply advanced rocket engines for Stratolaunch.

Apr- 2025 -

21 April

Rocket Lab has secured multibillion-dollar contracts with both the US and UK to support the development of critical hypersonic capabilities.

Mar- 2024 -

11 March

Air

Stratolaunch achieved the first powered flight of its Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle, TA-1, last week.