Demonstration Simulates Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Intercept

USS Pinckney guided missile destroyer. Credit: U.S. Navy

USS Pinckney guided missile destroyer

Credit: U.S. Navy
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA), the U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin have demonstrated the ability of an Aegis guided missile destroyer to detect, track and intercept a maneuvering hypersonic missile in a simulated test—a major step toward a live intercept. The March 24 test, known as Flight...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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