DARPA Initiates Development of Next-Generation Hypersonic Cruise Missile
DARPA seeks proposals for a hypersonic cruise missile capable of exceeding Mach 5 to counter advanced defense systems. The initiative emphasizes mass production to avoid previous delays, encouraging partnerships between large defense contractors and smaller firms.
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is pursuing a hypersonic cruise missile designed to bypass modern defense systems, with the goal of achieving speeds over five times the speed of sound. A request for information was published on August 7, with responses due by October 6, aiming to gather insights from various sectors to define technical parameters and strategic goals.
This initiative is a response to advancements in integrated air defense networks in countries like Russia and China, which have reduced the effectiveness of U.S. long-range strike capabilities. DARPA emphasizes a 'Design for Manufacturing and Assembly' approach to ensure the missile's cost-effective mass production from the outset. A technical briefing is scheduled for September in Arlington, Virginia, to discuss details with industry partners.
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