US Navy Taps Northrop Grumman for $94M Missile Motor to Boost Hypersonic Defense
The US Navy has tapped Northrop Grumman to develop and qualify a second-stage solid rocket motor (SSRM) for its extended-range missile programs.
Raytheon Supports Avio in Establishing US Solid Rocket Motor Plant
Raytheon will support the space propulsion manufacturing firm Avio in establishing a state-of-the-art solid rocket motor facility in the US.
Hanwha Invests to Boost Firehawk’s 3D‑Printed Solid Rocket Motor Technology
Firehawk Aerospace has landed an investment from Hanwha Defense USA to fast-track its solid rocket motor technology.
Raytheon, Anduril Validate Rocket Motor for Faster, Farther Air-to-Air Weapons
Raytheon and Anduril have successfully completed a static fire test of a solid rocket motor (SRM) using a Highly Loaded Grain (HLG) design that can enable air-to-air weapons to fly faster and farther.
General Dynamics Tests New HIMARS Rocket Motor for Enhanced Firepower
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has completed the first firing test of the US Army’s 4.75-inch (12-centimeter) solid rocket motor.
Northrop, US Air Force Conduct Initial Test of Sentinel’s Second-Stage Motor
Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force completed the first qualification test of the stage-two solid rocket motor for the Sentinel missile.
L3Harris Announces New Rocket Motor Production Site in Arkansas
L3Harris Technologies has announced plans to build a new large solid rocket motor production campus at the company’s site in Camden, Arkansas.
Anduril to Supply Rocket Motors for Saab-Boeing Ground-Launched Bomb System
Saab has selected Anduril to produce solid rocket motors (SRMs) for the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb system.
Anduril Fires Hypersonic Solid Rocket Motor, Ramps Up Mass Production
Anduril has tested its hypersonic solid rocket motor in addition to expanding its production capabilities for delivery to the US Navy.
Rafael, Kratos Join Forces to Develop Solid Rocket Motors in US
Rafael and Kratos have formed a joint venture in the US to develop solid rocket motors for military applications.
RTX, Ursa Major Flight-Test Advanced Long-Range Solid Rocket Motor
RTX and Colorado-based propulsion firm Ursa Major have announced the successful flight tests of a new solid rocket motor with long-range capabilities.
X-Bow Contracted to Modernize US Energetics Industrial Base
The US Navy has contracted X-Bow Systems to upgrade the energetics industrial base to support the rising demand for solid rocket motors.
X-Bow Systems Successfully Tests Solid Rocket Motor
X-Bow Systems launched its Bolt rocket in a test that showcased the company’s advancement in solid rocket motor (SRM) propellant technology.
Raytheon, Northrop Test Solid Rocket Motor for Hypersonic Systems
Raytheon and Northrop Grumman conducted a static fire test of a long-range solid rocket motor recently.
Lockheed, General Dynamics Partner on GMLRS Rocket Motor Supply
Lockheed Martin has struck a strategic teaming agreement with peer General Dynamics for the production of solid rocket motors for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System.
