The Missile Defense Agency is readying a solicitation by the end of this year to formally commence a competition for a Regional Glide Phase Weapon System, an expected two-way, 18-month competition to develop a prototype hypersonic defense interceptor. On July 20, MDA announced an update on the RGPWS project to design, develop, and fly a prototype in a bid to demonstrate the technical utility of a sea-based interceptor against a hypersonic glide vehicle. "The Final Request for Prototype Proposal is...
