The interceptor was reportedly created as part of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Glide Phase Interceptor program. At the same time, the preliminary design started after the company engineers completed the requirements analysis phase of the program.
It is known that the innovation can intercept hypersonic missiles at the planning stage. At the same time, the ship-based anti-missile will be integrated into the Baseline 9 Aegis combat information and control system. He’s too busy tracking down enemy missiles.
Recall that earlier it was also known about similar projects of the Spanish and German armies. They are already being created as part of the European Hypersonic Defense Interceptor program.
Source: Ferra
