US Army aiming for one more hypersonic weapon test by year’s end
One major end-to-end test stands between the Army's decision to field hypersonic weapon rounds to the first unit.
By Jen Judson
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US deploys submarine, accelerates carrier strike group to Middle East
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Army to test hypervelocity projectile for 155mm cannon artillery
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Army’s successful hypersonic missile test puts fielding on horizon
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By Jen Judson
Counter-drone missile competition possible in 2025, Army officials say
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Creating space careers for enlisted soldiers a priority, officials say
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US Army working on new missile defense strategy with eye toward 2040
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Navy christens destroyer for Marine who jumped on grenade in Vietnam
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Space Force mulling nuclear protection for missile-tracking satellites
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Opinion
Army combat fitness test threatens to undermine combat effectiveness
The test disadvantages both male and female soldiers
By Maj. Amy Forza