US Uses Space-Based Sensors
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The US Space Force's Space Development Agency has awarded a contract to L3Harris Technologies to develop space-based sensors for tracking hypersonic missiles. This technology will enable the US to monitor threats from orbit. The system aims to provide early warning and detection of hypersonic missiles.
Why it matters
This development is significant as it enhances the US's ability to detect and track hypersonic threats, providing a critical layer of defense. The use of space-based sensors represents a major advancement in missile defense technology.
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