Lockheed Martin says Pitch Black research boosts hypersonic threat tracking architecture

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  • Lockheed Martin disclosed research results from its Pitch Black internal R&D effort, reporting delivery of new counter-hypersonic defense capabilities within 36 months.
  • Program produced nine capabilities now being incorporated into multiple business-area programs of record.
  • Work centers on integrated architecture linking sensors, algorithms, decision tools, and engagement systems to widen hypersonic decision window.
  • Roadmap priorities include exportable allied configurations, integration of left-of-launch and right-of-launch insights, and long-range intercept concepts enabled by space-based processing and communications.


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