Raytheon completes test of ground-launched StormBreaker smart weapon prototype in Mojave

Raytheon completes test of ground-launched StormBreaker smart weapon prototype in Mojave

A prototype was launched using a commercial off-the-shelf rocket motor and achieved milestones including reaching an altitude of about 20,000 feet. “Recent global conflicts have highlighted the need for a smart, ground-launched, precision strike weapon that can perform in GPS-contested areas,” said Sam Deneke, president of Air & Space Defense Systems at Raytheon.     Deneke added: “StormBreaker is a composable weapon, which allows it to be custo…

Raytheon Tests Ground-Launched Variant of GBU-53 StormBreaker

The new variant was designed, developed and tested in 50 days, with the test in the Mojave Desert using a COTS rocket motor. Raytheon has announced the testing of a new ground-launched variant of the GBU-53 StormBreaker munition. The company highlighted that it designed, developed and tested the new variant in 50 days. The test […]

Raytheon announces successful test of Ground-Launched StormBreaker - European Security & Defence

RTX’s Raytheon business announced on 24 September 2025 that it has completed a test for a ground-launched variant of the … mehr... The post Raytheon announces successful test of Ground-Launched StormBreaker appeared first on European Security & Defence.