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MDA Looks To Pick Hypersonic Missile Defense Winner In FY ‘25, Japan Co-Development To Lower R&D Funds

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MDA Looks To Pick Hypersonic Missile Defense Winner In FY ‘25, Japan Co-Development To Lower R&D Funds
Raytheon Missiles & Defense concept art of a potential ship-based Glide Phase Intercept hypersonic defense system. (Image: Raytheon Technologies)

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) plans to pick the winner of the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) hypersonic defense system soon and reduce research and development funds thanks to co-development with Japan, recent budget documents said. According to FY 2025 budget documents, MDA is requesting $182 million in hypersonic defense, a drop from the $209 million from FY ‘24. The FY ‘24 budget request also predicted the agency would seek $219 million for hypersonic defense in FY ‘25.  The documents said…

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