The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA), together with the Navy, conducted successful tests of the Aegis system as part of the FTX-40 (Stellar Banshee) mission**, aimed at countering hypersonic threats. Testing, which took place on March 24, 2025 off the coast of Kauai (Hawaii), confirmed the ability of the complex to detect and intercept targets flying at speeds above Mach 5.
During the experiment, the Aegis system integrated data from satellites and radars to track a hypersonic target. The interceptor reportedly successfully destroyed a target simulating modern enemy missiles. This is the first confirmed case of hypersonic object interception in real conditions, which makes FTX-40 a key stage in the development of a multi-level missile defense.
Hypersonic missiles capable of maneuvering at high speeds are traditionally considered a difficult target for missile defense systems. To neutralize them, Aegis uses advanced data processing algorithms and a network of sensors, including spacecraft. As noted in the MDA reports, such tests help to adapt the system to "the most likely and dangerous threats.
The success of the FTX-40 strengthens the US position in the arms race, where hypersonic technologies are being actively developed by China and Russia. The Navy plans to expand the number of ships with upgraded Aegis systems, and the MDA will continue testing against more complex targets.
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