Air Force successfully tests new supersonic missile

(NewsNation) — The Air Force Research Laboratory at Ohio’s Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and a defense systems contractor recently tested a new missile powered by a liquid rocket engine that can hit supersonic speeds.

“This project proves that we can transform and leverage our acquisition models to rapidly deliver critical technology advancements to deter and win in a future conflict,” Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Bartolomei, AFRL commander and Air Force technology executive officer, told the Pentagon.

“We are not just building a single missile; we are forging a new path toward a cost-effective, mass-producible deterrent for the nation,” he........

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