UK scientists complete major hypersonic propulsion test, enabled by close collaboration between UK government, industry and US government.

Axar.az reports this was announced by the UK Ministry of Defence.

According to report, 233 test runs were carried out at a number of hypersonic speeds, marking a critical step forward in UK Defence capabilities.

It was stated that, this research aims to support delivery of a hypersonic weapon technology demonstrator by 2030 through the MOD’s Team Hypersonics (UK) programme. This will provide a transformational capability that delivers operational advantage for the future UK armed forces.