The Pentagon is researching concepts for an “advanced” hypervelocity projectile as part of the Strategic Capabilities Office's initiative to outfit existing artillery systems with the ability to shoot down ballistic missiles. The Missile Defense Agency released a request for information on behalf of SCO July 26 seeking input on "advanced HVP concepts in support of future capabilities being considered by the Department of Defense and MDA." The advanced projectile the SCO seeks would be capable of surviving and operating at...
