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DARPA developing hypersonic cruise missile to evade enemy air defenses
DARPA is developing a hypersonic cruise missile in response to the Pentagon's concerns that American missiles are vulnerable to enemy air defenses.
By Michael Peck
US Navy 2 years behind on hypersonic missile installation on Zumwalt destroyers
The U.S. Navy’s expensive effort to install hypersonic missiles on three Zumwalt-class destroyers is two years behind schedule.
By Michael Peck
China shows snazzy clip of DF-17 missile on state TV in show of force
Experts say the broadcast answers Asia-Pacific military exercises by other countries, warning the U.S. that the weapons could cause pain in any war.
By Military Times staff
New hypersonic missiles unveiled for fighter planes, ground systems
The medium-range hypersonic system is powered by a liquid rocket engine, is able to alter its speed in flight and can be adapted for use.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Greenland radars vulnerable to hypersonic missiles, critics warn
The early warning radars on Greenland are key to defending the U.S. against nuclear attack, but they're vulnerable to hypersonic missiles, critics warn.
By Michael Peck