Raytheon Tests Ground-Launched StormBreaker
Raytheon has successfully completed testing of a ground-launched variant of its StormBreaker smart weapon, achieving this milestone just 50 days after development began.
The test, which took place at a private range in California's Mojave Desert, utilized a prototype weapon fitted with a commercial off-the-shelf rocket motor, reaching an altitude of approximately 20,000 feet and meeting its primary objectives.
Recent global conflicts have highlighted the need for a smart, ground-launched, precision strike weapon that can perform in GPS-contested areas.
According to Sam Deneke, president of Air & Space Defense Systems at Raytheon, the rapid development was made possible by reusing existing StormBreaker components, allowing for customization to meet mission demands.
- Development began to completion in 50 days
- Test conducted in Mojave Desert, California
- Prototype reached 20,000 feet altitude
Author's summary: Raytheon tests ground-launched StormBreaker smart weapon.