Raytheon began development of a hypersonic interceptor

The American company Raytheon Missiles & Defense has begun to create an interceptor that will increase theprotection against

hypersonic weapons.

What is known

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is taking part in the development of the anti-missile.The new Raytheon Missiles & Defense ammunition will alloweliminate hypersonic missiles at the stage of approach to the target.into the Aegis system, which is equipped with Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.

A new missile to counter hypersonic weapons is being developed as part of the Glide Phase Interceptor program.To create it, Raytheon Missiles & Defense will use elements that have been tested as part of other hypersonic and missile projects in the United States.