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Missile Defense

Raytheon Finished Hypersonic Defense System Review And Moves To Preliminary Design

Thursday, September 22nd, 2022

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Raytheon Finished Hypersonic Defense System Review And Moves To Preliminary Design

Raytheon Missiles & Defense concept art of a potential ship-based Glide Phase Intercept hypersonic defense system. (Image: Raytheon Technologies)

Raytheon Technologies [RTX] said this week it had completed the Systems Requirements Review-Prototype for the Missile Defense Agency’s Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) competition and is next moving on to preliminary design. The company announcement made on Sept. 20 noted the SRR-P determination means the company and government both understand the requirements of the project and the company can move to initial development. “We have a firm understanding of the requirements, and we’re ready to continue GPI development. This is a…

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