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Raytheon Announces Investment in Hypersonic Aircraft Startup Hermeus; Daniel Ateya Quoted

Raytheon Technologies has invested in hypersonic aircraft developer Hermeus through its newly created venture capital group. The investment from RTX Ventures will enable Hermeus to advance the development of its first hypersonic aircraft, Quarterhorse, and second platform, dubbed Darkhorse, Raytheon said Thursday. “Hermeus’ technical approach and business plan balances near-term defense applications with long-term commercial […] More

by Jane Edwards May 13, 2022, 11:54 am
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University-Led Team Secures DOD Grant to Design Hypersonic Flight Tech

The Department of Defense awarded a one-year research grant to the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to design and evaluate a hypersonic inlet technology. N.C. A&T will collaborate with the University of Notre Dame, Purdue University and Leidos, which will support the design evaluation work under the project, DOD said Tuesday. The team […] More

by Mary-Louise Hoffman May 12, 2022, 11:58 am
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DOD, LIFT Announce Selection of Raytheon for Hypersonics Challenge Project

The Department of Defense and its Detroit-based manufacturing innovation institute LIFT have awarded a Hypersonics Challenge project to Raytheon Technologies. Raytheon will study how modeling and simulation could help accelerate the development of high-temperature materials for hypersonic systems, LIFT said Wednesday. Andreas Roelofs, vice president of research at Raytheon and director of the Raytheon Technologies […] More

by Jane Edwards May 5, 2022, 11:50 am
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DARPA Solicits Proposals for Phase 2 of Hypersonic Defense Tech Development Program

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is seeking proposals to carry out wind tunnel and flight testing to quantify and investigate jet interaction effects on a kill vehicle for hypersonic defense as part of the second phase of the Glide Breaker program. “Phase 2 of the Glide Breaker program will develop the technical understanding of […] More

by Jane Edwards April 18, 2022, 11:53 am
in News, Space

Venus Aerospace Announces Series A Funding Round for Hypersonic Aircraft

Venus Aerospace has secured $20 million in a round of Series A financing led by Prime Movers Lab and will use the capital to mature its rocket engine, aircraft shape and cooling technology for its hypersonic aircraft. Draper Associates, Boost, Cantos, Saturn 5, Seraph Group, Tamarack Global and The Helm also participated in the funding […] More

by Jane Edwards April 6, 2022, 11:56 am
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Stratolaunch Announces New Office in Virginia; Zachary Krevor Quoted

Stratolaunch has opened an office at National Landing in Arlington, Virginia, to support business development and operations and facilitate engagements with government and industry leaders within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. “This location enables us to be responsive to both our government and commercial customers,” Zachary Krevor, president and chief operating officer of Stratolaunch, said […] More

by Jane Edwards March 22, 2022, 11:58 am
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4 Major Factors at Play in US Hypersonic Tech Development

The United States has reached a critical crossroads in regards to hypersonic weapons and technologies. As other countries – including most notably China and Russia – continue to advance their hypersonic capabilities, the need for defensive, or matching offensive capabilities is growing. However, in response to testing failures, budgetary restrictions and production capacity challenges, questions […] More

by Summer Myatt March 15, 2022, 12:03 pm
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Hypersonics: Where the US Stands in Global Race to Develop Hypersonic Weapons

In today’s tense geopolitical environment, global powers are racing to develop advanced defense technologies, like hypersonic weapons, to keep pace with the rapid advancements being made in other countries – like China and Russia – and prepare for potential future combat scenarios. With speeds faster than five times the speed of sound, critical hypersonic technologies […] More

by Summer Myatt March 1, 2022, 11:49 am
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Heidi Shyu Receives 2nd Wash100 Distinction for Fostering DOD Collaboration, Heralding Science & Tech Breakthroughs

Executive Mosaic is honored to induct Heidi Shyu, undersecretary for research and engineering at the Department of Defense, into the 2022 edition of its prestigious Wash100 Award – an annual distinction of 100 consequential government contracting executives who exhibit notable leadership and make significant contributions across the federal landscape. This marks Shyu’s second Wash100 recognition, following […] More

by Summer Myatt February 10, 2022, 12:03 pm
in Industry News, News

Navy-Army Joint Test Includes General Atomics Tech for Hypersonic Missile Flight Safety

A General Atomics technology designed to terminate errant hypersonic missiles was part of a joint U.S. -Army-Navy flight test event that took place in Wallops Island, Virginia. The company said Tuesday autonomous flight termination units, produced by General Atomics’ electromagnetic systems business, work to instruct a hypersonic vehicle to self-destruct if it deviates from a […] More

by Angeline Leishman February 2, 2022, 11:48 am
in Executive Spotlight, Government Technology, News, Wash100

Executive Spotlight: Carey Smith, President and CEO of Parsons

Carey Smith, president and chief executive officer of Parsons and a three-time Wash100 Award recipient, recently sat down with ExecutiveBiz for the publication’s latest Executive Spotlight interview. During the interview, Smith discussed her transition into her first few months as Parsons’ CEO after Chuck Harrington’s retirement, her growth strategy as the company continues to make […] More

by William McCormick August 10, 2021, 11:28 am
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Air Force Issues RFI for ‘Mayhem’ Expendable Hypersonic Air-Breathing Vehicle Program

The U.S. Air Force is seeking information on companies with capabilities to meet the requirements of the Expendable Hypersonic Air-Breathing Multi-Mission Vehicle program. The Air Force Research Laboratory plans to conduct research and develop for the Mayhem vehicle that can carry “larger payloads over distances further than current hypersonic capabilities allow” and employ a systems […] More

by Jane Edwards July 13, 2021, 11:52 am

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