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Dynetics Awarded $478.6 Million To Work On Hypersonic Thermal Protection System Prototypes

By Matthew Beinart

Monday, November 29th, 2021

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Dynetics Awarded $478.6 Million To Work On Hypersonic Thermal Protection System Prototypes

Artist rendering of a Dynetics-built hypersonic glide body weapon. Image: Leidos

Dynetics [LDOS] has received a $478.6 million prototype deal from the Army to work on developing a Hypersonic Thermal Protection System (TPS) for future hypersonic weapons. The Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) awarded the deal to Dynetics on Nov. 19, which includes a 72-month base period of work covering delivery of TPS prototypes with an option for delivery of additional systems. “The Thermal Protection System shields elements of the [Army’s] Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) system and…

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