Boeing Wins Lead Role On Hypersonic Interceptor Demo

DARPA Glide Breaker
Artist's concept of RGPWS.
Credit: DARPA
DARPA has selected Boeing to lead a flight demonstration of an advanced divert and attitude control system (DACS) and other technologies for a future interceptor against hypersonic glide vehicles. A $70.6 million contract awarded on Sept. 8 launches a four-year Phase 2 for DARPA’s Glide Breaker...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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