Both Lockheed Martin (LMT. N) and Raytheon Technologies (RTX. N) are working on hypersonic weapons for the Pentagon. The Pentagon's budget request in the 2022 fiscal year for hypersonic research was $3.8 billion which was up from $3.2 billion they year before.

Who builds US hypersonic weapons?

The United States has actively pursued the development of hypersonic weapons as a part of its conventional prompt global strike program since the early 2000s. Companies such as Lockheed Martin (LMT. N) and Raytheon Technologies (RTX. N) are working to develop the hypersonic weapon capability for the United States.

What company builds hypersonic missiles?

Hypersonic weapons and air and missile defense are key priorities of the United States Department of Defense's National Defense Strategy and Missile Defense Review. Lockheed Martin has invested in developing and demonstrating hypersonic technology for over 30 years.