The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office has granted six awards under the S²MARTS Other Transaction Agreement to accelerate development of next-generation hypersonic subsystems. Working with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, JHTO selected Leidos, GoHypersonic, Special Aerospace Services, Purdue Applied Research Institute, Halo Engines, and Kratos to address propulsion, aerodynamics, targeting, and mission planning challenges associated with flight above Mach 5. The program leverages flexible OTA mechanisms to speed research, prototyping, and validation.
