The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), U.S. Navy, and Lockheed Martin conducted a missile defense test on March 24 off the coast of Hawaii to assess the U.S. military’s ability to track and respond to hypersonic threats. The test, known as Flight Test Other-40 (FTX-40) or “Stellar Banshee,” involved the USS Pinckney (DDG 91), an Arleigh … Continue reading U.S. Navy Conducts Hypersonic Defense Test Off Hawaii; Simulates Interception With SM-6 Missile