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The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) paused its hypersonic missile defense prototype effort until later this year to split its focus into near-term options and a longer term more “elegant” solution, according to agency director Vice Adm. Jon Hill. In January, MDA issued a Draft Request for Prototype Proposals to start discussions with industry on requirements for a Hypersonic Defense Regional Glide Phase Weapon System. Industry days occurred in February and white papers were due in March outlining plans for potential…
