U.S. hypersonic propulsion firm Ursa Major on February 24 introduced a new hypersonic missile system designed for large-scale production, signaling a push to deliver faster, more affordable high-speed weapons.
The announcement was made at the Air and Space Forces Association Air Warfare Symposium, where defense leaders gathered to discuss next-generation airpower.
The new system, called HAVOC, is designed not only to serve as a combat weapon but also as a hypersonic target for testing and training. The company said this dual-use approach supports urgent operational needs while strengthening the U.S. industrial base.
The HAVOC Missile System is centered on the company’s Draper liquid rocket engine. The engine uses storable propellants and is designed to be safe and tactical. According to the aerospace firm, it costs a fraction of what air-breathing hypersonic propulsion systems cost.
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