U.S. Opens Fast-Tracked Path For Hypersonic Mass Production
"...The Multi-service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Accelerator (MACH-XL) program will select prototypes for air-to-air, air-to-ground, ground-to-ground and ground-to-air missiles that have a path to mass production at an affordable price, according to briefing slides from a Jan. 8 webinar hosted by program officials for suppliers. The program creates a path for a group of new entrants into the hypersonic missile business to validate their designs in flight test and potentially win production contracts. Castelion and Kratos Defense ..."
Reference: aviationweek.com .