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The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA), in collaboration with the US Navy, has successfully completed flight tests of the Other-40 (FTX-40), also known as the Stellar Banshee. This is reported by the Defense Industry Europe publication. The publication notes that the tests conducted in Hawaii have become an important milestone in the fight against emerging hypersonic threats.
– the publication provides details of the tests.
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At the same time, it is emphasized that they not only allowed us to evaluate the possibilities of interaction, but also provided important data for the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) demonstration satellite.
– the author of the material quotes the director of the MDA, Lieutenant General Heath Collins.
He added that the Aegis weapon system will play a crucial role in the integrated next-generation air and missile defense system.
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According to the publication, FTX-40 also demonstrated the effective integration of space sensors with on-board fire control systems, increasing situational awareness and reducing response time.
Recently, the United States has expressed serious concern about the fact that Moscow and Beijing are noticeably ahead of Washington in creating hypersonic weapons.
