Hypersonic weapons

Castelion raises $1 billion to accelerate US hypersonic weapons production

The raise demonstrates that Washington is accelerating investment in industrial capacity for high‑speed precision weapons amid intensifying global tensions.

Castelion's Blackbeard hypersonic missile
US Navy awards Northrop Grumman $94 million contract to develop new extended‑range rocket motor to counter hypersonic threats

US Navy awards Northrop Grumman contract for new hypersonic‑ready rocket motor

Service members take part in what Russian Defence Ministry says is the deployment of the Russian nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile system in Belarus, at an unidetified location in this still image from video released December 30, 2025.

What is the Oreshnik missile that Russia fired at Ukraine?

Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles.

Lockheed Martin opens new hypersonic weapons facility


US says it conducted successful air-launched hypersonic missile test

The United States' test comes amid the growing arms race for hypersonic missiles, an easily maneuvered and deadly weapon that has reportedly been obtained by numerous states and entities.

 US Air Force B-1B bombers and South Korean Air Force F-35A take part in a joint air drill, South Korea, March 19, 2023.

Yemen’s Houthis obtain hypersonic missile, upgrade weapons arsenal - report

Last week the Houthis's leader warned that the group would begin attacking ships heading toward the Cape of Good Hope in Africa's southern tip.

 A protester carries a mock drone as demonstrators, predominantly Houthi supporters, rally to show support to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Sanaa, Yemen February 16, 2024.

Russia employs ‘superweapon’ against Ukraine for first time in months - UK

The AS-24 KILLJOY missile accelerates to Mach 4 (roughly 3,000 miles per hour) after launch and may reach speeds as fast as Mach 10 (roughly 7,673 miles per hour).

A Yakovlev Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft performs during the International Army Games 2016, in Dubrovichi outside Ryazan, Russia, August 5, 2016.

Fattah 2: Why is Iran showcasing an untested, 'hypersonic' missile? - analysis

In recent years, the concept of “hypersonic” missiles has become a talking point for countries, from Russia to the US and China.

 A missile is launched during a military exercise in Isfahan, Iran, October 28, 2023

North Korea's Kim views Russian nuclear-capable bombers, hypersonic missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers, hypersonic missiles, and warships accompanied by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

 North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu inspect Russian military aircraft and missiles put on display at Knevichi aerodrome near Vladivostok in the Primorsky region, Russia, September 16, 2023.

US Navy destroyer to be fitted with hypersonic missiles

The USS Zumwalt is the lead ship of the Zumwalt class of naval vessels. She has been described as the largest destroyer in the world. 

The USS Zumwalt.

Russia to equip new nuclear submarines with Zircon hypersonic missiles

Yasen-class submarines are nuclear-powered cruise missile submarines, built to replace Soviet-era nuclear attack submarines.

 The Russian corvette Aleksin fires missiles during a parade marking Navy Day in Baltiysk in the Kaliningrad region, Russia July 31, 2022 (Illustrative).

Iran says it has technology to build supersonic cruise missile

Supersonic missiles travel faster than sound and are incredibly difficult to defend against, now Iran claims to have acquired them

 A new hypersonic ballistic missile called "Fattah" with a range of 1400 km, unveiled by Iran

New Russian warship with hypersonic missiles joins Black Sea fleet - report

Russia's new Karakurt-class missile corvette ship the Tsiklon is reportedly armed with Zircon hypersonic missiles, in addition to its arsenal of cruise missiles.

 The Russian corvette Aleksin fires missiles during a parade marking Navy Day in Baltiysk in the Kaliningrad region, Russia July 31, 2022 (Illustrative).

Ukraine denies Patriot batteries destroyed by Russia

Ukraine has been under heavy bombardment by Russia since it began its offensive, but its air defenses have helped it take down drones and missiles.

 A general view of a mobile defense surface-to-air missile system, Patriot, before it is transported to Poland from Gnoien, Germany January 23, 2023.