DARPA seeks ‘unconstrained, radical’ concepts for next-gen hypersonic cruise missile
The Pentagon’s secretive research agency says new advances are needed to counter adversary air defenses, along with innovative manufacturing techniques that can produce hypersonic weapons affordably and at scale.
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Published: 12 August 2026
Source: Breaking Defense (AI)
Category: News
Topics: Military & security
Retrieved: 13 August 2026
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