The United States Navy has reached a significant milestone in missile technology by successfully conducting the first air-launch of a Solid Fuel Integral Rocket Ramjet (SFIRR) from an unmanned aerial platform. This test, carried out by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), represents a major advancement in the modernization of long-range missile systems. By integrating cutting-edge propulsion and fire control systems into a missile demonstrator in just 12 months, the Navy has demonstrated its capacity for rapid innovation and fielding of next-generation weapons. Read full Naval News at this link ...
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| A remotely piloted BQM-34 unmanned aerial target launches a test missile over the Point Mugu Sea Range, supporting the development of an advanced missile design to enhance range and precision for future Navy operations. (Picture source: U.S. Navy) |
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