Northrop Grumman's state-of-the-art mach speed testing facility allows the demonstration & validation of new advancements in supersonic and hypersonic systems.
Advanced Weapons
Advanced weapons ensure overmatch against the most difficult challenges, and maximize combat effectiveness today, while designing revolutionary capabilities to meet future demands.
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Creating the Cutting Edge
Northrop Grumman's Elkton campus continues its legacy of supporting industry firsts.
Developing Hypersonic Missile Systems: A New Capability Center Brings High-Speed Weapons to the Forefront
Northrop Grumman has opened a Hypersonics Capability Center at its Elkton, Maryland, facility. The move will help to usher in a new era of military readiness and to produce advanced propulsion solutions that can power hypersonic missiles beyond Mach 5.
Counter Hypersonics
Northrop Grumman is working on groundbreaking solutions to help defeat modern hypersonic missiles in various phases of flight.
How Do You Test Hypersonic Systems?
Assessing the performance and durability of engines, missiles, vehicles and other items withstanding stresses of hypersonic speeds takes time.
Hypersonics Breakthroughs Are Boosting Range, Speed and Survivability
The field of air breathing hypersonics continues to see breakthroughs. The fastest motors are getting more flexible, more cost-effective and even faster.