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Emerging Technologies
July 2021
Air-Launched Missiles Slated as First U.S. Hypersonic Weapons
The Air Force’s AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon is poised to be the first hypersonic offensive system to move from development to procurement, the Defense Department’s point man on the technology said. -
Navy News
July 2021
JUST IN: Navy's Newest Ships Finding Work as Testbeds
Facing advanced adversaries such as China, the Navy is looking for high-tech weapons and equipment to test on its surface fleet, including hypersonic weapons, said a top official July 22. -
Emerging Technologies
July 2021
JUST IN: Northrop Grumman Breaks Ground on New Hypersonics Facility (Updated)
ELKTON, Md. — Defense contractor Northrop Grumman unveiled a new Hypersonics Center of Excellence in July that will provide 60,000 square feet for manufacturing the cutting edge weapons. -
Emerging Technologies
June 2021
Portable Nuclear Reactor Program Sparks Controversy
The Defense Department is working to quickly procure a small, transportable nuclear reactor that could help bring energy to remote and austere environments. However, the program has drawn criticism from nuclear nonproliferation experts for potentially causing disasters on battlefields. -
Emerging Technologies
June 2021
U.S. Must Remain Committed to Hypersonics
By Rebecca WostenbergOn Oct. 1, 2019, the People’s Republic of China celebrated its 70th anniversary with full authoritarian pomp and circumstance. -
Emerging Technologies
June 2021
Military Looks for Novel Ways to Employ 3D Printing
In April, the Army signed a contract for its “Jointless Hull Project,” which has an ambitious goal of developing a 3D metal printer so large that it can create a military truck exterior in one giant piece. -
Emerging Technologies
June 2021
American Resurgence Possible With Additive Manufacturing
By David Handler and Brett B. LambertOn Aug. 16, 2012, some 150 leaders of industry, academia and government gathered in Youngstown, Ohio, to mark an historic occasion — the launch of the national additive manufacturing innovation institute, now called “America Makes,” focused on accelerating innovations in 3D printing. -
Emerging Technologies
June 2021
BREAKING: 2022 Budget Request Supports Purchase of Hypersonic Cruise Missiles
The Pentagon’s point man on hypersonic technology called the Biden administration’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2022 a “milestone” in the development of the game-changing weapon systems. -
Emerging Technologies
May 2021
New Institute Will Tackle the Tough Questions
By Rebecca WostenbergWhen construction began on the USS Constitution in 1794, the fledgling republic had limited resources and would soon face, for a second time, the most powerful navy in the world. -
Emerging Technologies
May 2021
Analysts Question Uniqueness of Hypersonic Weapons Capabilities
As the U.S. armed forces plow forward with their multifaceted campaign to develop hypersonic weapons, national security analysts are raising questions about how the new capabilities will impact great power competition.
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