Illustration of BAE Systems’ hypervelocity projectile (HVP) it originally designed for the electromagnetic railgun and was contracted to demonstrate for use by the Strategic Capabilities Office. The weapon is designed to also be used in gun systems like 155mm howitzers and naval 5-inch guns. (Image: BAE Systems)
By Rich Abott |
@ReaderRabott
3 months ago |
08/12/2024
missile defense U.S. Army

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – An Army official last week laid out the service’s interest in and plan for a new hypersonic projectile (HVP) that has been a program under the DoD Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO).

Lt. Gen. Robert Rasch, ,director of the Army’s Rapid…

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