Military

Quarterhorse 2.1 takes flight

US Startup Hermeus Flies Quarterhorse Jet Toward Breaking SR-71 Speed Record

A US aerospace startup has flown its Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 aircraft for the first time, advancing toward breaking the 50-year-old speed record of the legendary SR-71 Blackbird. The uncrewed jet took off from Spaceport America in New Mexico on March 2, 2026, for subsonic system tests. Hermeus plans supersonic flights with later prototypes before attempting hypersonic speeds with the future Chimera engine.

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Hypersonix DART AE vehicle mounted on Rocket Lab HASTE launch rocket at Wallops Island launch complex with launch tower in background

Australia Tests 3D-Printed DART AE Hypersonic Missile in US Launch

Australia’s Hypersonix Launch Systems has successfully flown the world’s first 3D-printed hypersonic aircraft, reaching Mach 8 during a test from Virginia. The DART AE vehicle used a green hydrogen scramjet engine after launch atop a Rocket Lab booster. The US Department of Defense sponsored the mission to validate advanced manufacturing and guidance systems for future high-speed weapons.

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HMS Prince of Wales Aircraft Carrier

UK Cuts HMS Prince of Wales Deployment Time to 5 Days for Middle East Role

The United Kingdom has cut the deployment readiness time for its aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales from 10 days to 5 amid escalating Middle East tensions. The move enables the Royal Navy to respond quickly if the government decides to reinforce allied operations against the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. A full carrier strike group would strengthen naval presence near strategic shipping lanes.

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Advanced Ballistic Missile Khorramshahr-4

Iran Uses New Khorramshahr-4 Missile to Hit US Bases in Qatar, Bahrain

Iran has launched its most advanced ballistic missile, the Khorramshahr-4, against U.S. military bases in Qatar and Bahrain as part of a massive coordinated strike. The attack included about 600 missiles and 2,000 drones directed at Israel. The Khorramshahr-4 carries a heavy warhead and can reach targets across the Middle East.

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