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Modern interceptor missile on industrial pedestal in clean-room setting.

Anduril Unveils Cheaper Steelfin Interceptor to Counter Missile Threats

Legacy interceptors just can't keep up with the growing threat of drones, ballistic missiles, and hypersonic weapons - that's why Anduril is shaking things up with its new Steelfin Interceptor, a game-changing, lower-cost alternative that's modular and scalable. Priced at roughly a third of the cost of current solutions, Steelfin is the innovative answer to a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

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US military personnel stands beside launcher vehicle carrying Dark Eagle hypersonic missile in rugged Korean Peninsula…

US-South Korea Alliance Targets North Korea with Dark Eagle Hypersonic Weapon

Meet the game-changing Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon, capable of flying over 3,500 kilometers at Mach 15 speeds, revolutionizing deterrence on the Korean Peninsula. This powerhouse is the crown jewel of the US-South Korea alliance's Multi-Domain Task Force.

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Castelion Blackbeard hypersonic weapon design on a test fixture in a laboratory setting.

Castelion Unveils Affordable Blackbeard Hypersonic Weapon Design

Meet the Blackbeard, a game-changing hypersonic weapon design that's affordable and powerful, designed to bolster American strength and deter adversaries with its unmatched capabilities. Castelion's innovative two-stage design is poised to revolutionize the industry with its unapologetic approach to defense technology.

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Chinese military base with row of ballistic missile launchers on rugged coastline.

China's Ballistic Missile Arsenal Expands with Advanced Regional Strike Capabilities

China's military might just have gotten a major boost with the introduction of the DF-17, the world's first operational ballistic missile designed to deliver hypersonic glide vehicles at incredible speeds of nearly Mach 10. This game-changing missile can travel up to 2,200 kilometers and is likely to be used to take out high-priority targets like coastal defenses early in a conflict.

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Large military cannon centered in a desert setting with blast and smoke effects.

US Army Revamps Cannon for Hypersonic Testing

The US Army just made a major breakthrough in hypersonic weapons testing, successfully launching a full-scale hypersonic warhead from a cannon-based system in a live-fire demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground. This game-changing approach could significantly reduce testing costs and accelerate the development of these cutting-edge weapons.

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Modern military vehicle in dramatic low-angle shot with abandoned binoculars in foreground.

Army Prioritizes $19 Billion in RDT&E Funding for Key Defense Programs

The Army is making a bold bet on the future of defense, allocating nearly $19 billion in RDT&E funding to a select group of game-changing programs, including FLRAA, THAAD, and hypersonic weapons. This strategic focus will drive innovation, shape the force of tomorrow, and accelerate the development of critical technologies like counter-drone tech and missile defense systems.

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