The US Missile Defense Agency has chosen Northrop Grumman to develop the first hypersonic missile interceptor within the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program. Northrop's project beat out a rival from Raytheon after initial prototype development by both companies from 2022. The project is expected to reach initial operational capabilities by the end of 2029, informs Military.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000GPI is a joint program between the US and Japan, which is aimed at the development of a long-range hypersonic missile interceptor. In the future, the program will provide regional missile defense for both countries.
The interceptor will be integrated into the system « Aegis» and will be used on ships of the "Arleigh Burke" and Typhon mobile missile systems. The missile will have a two-stage design for better maneuverability and the use of a hit-to-kill kinetic strike.