Drones and hypersonic missiles: are fighter jets obsolete?
The rise of drones and hypersonic missiles is disrupting air superiority. Technologies, performance, and responses: a strategic revolution is underway. In summary Autonomous drones and […]
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The rebirth of a 21st-century Concorde: utopia or technological challenge?
Technical exploration of a modern supersonic aircraft: propulsion, aerodynamics, noise, fuels, costs, ongoing projects, and the feasibility of a 21st-century Concorde. Summary Recreating a “21st-century […]
China’s Hypersonic Lead: Global Military Race Intensifies
China leads in hypersonic vehicles, surpassing Russia, USA, and Europe. Explore the global race, operational deployments, and strategic implications in 2025. Hypersonic vehicles, capable of […]
SM-6 missile takes a key step towards intercepting hypersonic weapons
The US Navy SM-6 missile is making progress in its ability to intercept hypersonic threats, following a successful simulated test involving the Aegis system. The […]
Germany develops reusable hypersonic spaceplane
POLARIS Spaceplanes is designing a reusable hypersonic vehicle for the Bundeswehr, enhancing defense capabilities and flexible access to space. German company POLARIS Spaceplanes has been […]
Hypersonic engine technologies
Discover hypersonic engine technologies, how they work, their current performance and future prospects for aeronautics. Hypersonic engines represent a major advance in aeronautical propulsion, enabling […]
Responding to the hypersonic missile threat
Hypersonic missiles pose global challenges. Find out about advances and partnerships to detect, track and counter these threats. Hypersonic missiles, capable of reaching speeds in […]
Hermeus prepares the first flight of the Quarterhorse hypersonic aircraft
Hermeus is gearing up for the first test flight of the Quarterhorse aircraft this summer, aiming to demonstrate autonomous, reusable hypersonic capabilities by 2026. Hermeus, […]
Advancing technologies for hypersonic flight
Technologies to harden electronic components for hypersonic flight are ready, promising a revolution in aeronautics. Technological advances in hypersonic flight, defined as the ability to […]
Stratolaunch aims for hypersonic speeds with Talon-A test
Find out how Stratolaunch aims to reach hypersonic speeds with its upcoming Talon-A test, marking a significant step forward in aeronautics. Stratolaunch is about to […]