The U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation and Missile Center, in partnership with Anduril, recently completed a series of flight tests for its High-Speed Maneuverable Missile, or HSMM, science and technology program. The effort seeks to develop a compact, fast and highly maneuverable missile that can engage short and long-range targets, including those beyond 120 kilometers, the Army said on Tuesday.
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Future High-Speed Maneuverable Missile Flight Tests
The next phase of testing will include flight demonstration of the novel boost motor technology being developed under this initiative. Additional testing will involve the integration of Precision Target Acquisition Software, a state-owned and developed image tracking system with autonomous capabilities, leading up to a complete system trial covering the entire flight path from launch to impact.
Remarks by the Army’s Shane Kohtz
Commenting on the completion of the flight tests, Lt. Shane Kohtz, the Army’s senior science and technology officer, said, “This takes a leap from existing systems to a future that will significantly shape the battlefield.”
What Is a High-Speed Maneuverable Missile?
The HSMM integrates several advanced features from the Close Combat Capability Area’s missile science and technology programs into one system. These include a turbojet engine paired with a solid rocket booster, navigation sensors and algorithms that work without GPS. They also include a secure data link for use in radio-frequency-contested environments, a multi-effect warhead and autonomous targeting and engagement technologies.
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