Raytheon gets $174 million Hypersonic Air-Breathing Weapon contract

Raytheon gets $174 million Hypersonic Air-Breathing Weapon contract
by Geoff Ziezulewicz
Washington (UPI) Nov 1, 2016

disclaimer: image is for illustration purposes only

Raytheon has been awarded a $174 million U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency contract for the Hypersonic Air-Breathing Weapon Concept program.

The cost-plus-fixed-fee deal will cover an undisclosed research project for the program.

DARPA is the contracting entity.

The program is a joint DARPA-U.S. Air Force initiative to develop technologies that would lead to an effective and affordable air-launched hypersonic cruise missile.

Such demonstrations aim to pave the way to new, responsive, long-range strike capabilities against time-critical or heavily defended targets.

The program places a premium on affordable, rapid and efficient flight tests to validate the key technologies.

Thanks for being here; We need your help. The SpaceDaily news network continues to grow but revenues have never been harder to maintain. With the rise of Ad Blockers, and Facebook - our traditional revenue sources via quality network advertising continues to decline. And unlike so many other news sites, we don't have a paywall - with those annoying usernames and passwords. Our news coverage takes time and effort to publish 365 days a year. If you find our news sites informative and useful then please consider becoming a regular supporter or for now make a one off contribution.
SpaceDaily Contributor $5 Billed Once credit card or paypal		SpaceDaily Monthly Supporter $5 Billed Monthly paypal only

Related Links
Rocket Science News at Space-Travel.Com

Comment on this article via your Facebook, Yahoo, AOL, Hotmail login.

Share this article via these popular social media networks

del.icio.us

Digg

Google

Previous Report

Proven engine packs big, in-space punch for Space Launch System
Huntsville AL (SPX) Oct 27, 2016
The thundering roar of a rocket leaving the launch pad is a familiar sight. Much less familiar is the job of the smaller upper stage engines that do their job mostly beyond eye and camera range, but give spacecraft the big, in-space push they need to venture into deep space. NASA's new rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS), will rely on a proven upper stage engine - the RL10 - for its firs ... read more

With new model, buildings may 'sense' internal damage

3-D-printed permanent magnets outperform conventional versions, conserve rare materials

New tech uses electricity to track water, ID potential problems in concrete

Nickel-78 is a doubly magic isotope supercomputer confirms

Lockheed Martin gets $92 million military satellite contract modification

Russia develops new satellite communication system for military use

Arizona aerospace company wins $19M Navy satellite contract

Canada defence dept selects Newtec for first DVB-S2X Airborne Modem

Russia to face strong competition from China in space launch market

Vega And Gokturk-1A are present for next Arianespace lightweight mission

Antares Rides Again

Four Galileo satellites are "topped off" for Arianespace's milestone Ariane 5 launch from the Spaceport

Satellites to spot drones and guide cyclists

No GPS, no problem: Next-generation navigation

Australia's coordinates out by more than 1.5 metres: scientist

US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $395M Contract for two GPS 3 satellites

U.K. Merlin Mk4 helicopter makes maiden flight

Cobham to develop V-22 aerial refueling kit

F-35B jets undergo testing on U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship

Engility to support Navy aircraft and weapons systems

Special-purpose computer that may someday save us billions

Scientists develop a semiconductor nanocomposite material that moves in response to light

Researchers surprised at the unexpected hardness of gallium nitride

Making silicon-germanium core fibers a reality

It's what underneath that counts

Studies offer new glimpse of melting under Antarctic glaciers

Satellites help scientists see forests for the trees amid climate change

NASA satellite sees sulfur dioxide diffuse across northern Iraq

Researchers invent 'perfect' soap molecule that is better for the environment

UBC study finds optimal walking and cycling speeds to reduce air pollution inhalation

300 million children breathe heavily toxic air: UNICEF

India capital chokes on toxic smog after Diwali

The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us.