The Week In Defense, July 13-20, 2022

Jen DiMascio July 13, 2022
Raytheon hypersonic missile
The Pentagon expects to begin producing hypersonic weapons in the second half of the decade.
Credit: Raytheon
Pentagon Foresees Up to 72 Hypersonic Missile Deliveries Per Year A new production forecast by the U.S. Defense Department predicts initial yearly deliveries of 48-72 hypersonic missiles powered by air-breathing engines. The forecast was included in a 10-page request for information (RFI) released...
Jen DiMascio

Based in Washington, Jen manages Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.

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