Raytheon begins development of hypersonic missile interceptor

The American company Raytheon Missiles & Defense has begun to develop an interceptor that will improve protection against hypersonic weapons.

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The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is involved in the development of the anti-missile. The new Raytheon Missiles & Defense munition will eliminate hypersonic missiles at the stage of approach to the target. The company will integrate it into the Aegis system that equips Arleigh Burke-type destroyers.

The new missile to counter hypersonic weapons is being developed as part of the Glide Phase Interceptor program. Raytheon Missiles & Defense will use elements that have been tested in other US hypersonic and missile projects to create it.

Source: Raytheon Missiles & Defense