Firehawk Aerospace Achieves Critical U.S. Army Milestone with Successful Flight Tests of Javelin and Stinger-Class Solid Rocket Motors

DALLAS - Firehawk Aerospace ("Firehawk"), a defense technology leader specializing in advanced energetics and propulsion, has successfully completed the flight tests of an additively manufactured Javelin and Stinger-class Firehawk Analog systems, using 3D-printed propellant for the launch motors of each system. These tests are the final milestone of a Phase III SBIR contract with the Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) which also included a hybrid rocket engine system flight test earlier this year.

Firehawk's approach to additively manufactured solid propellant provides customers a safe and cost-effective alternative for tactical rocket motors that can be rapidly produced at scale.

"This final milestone demonstrates Firehawk's ability to 3D print propellant for a wide range of ordnance. Addressing the Army's increasing demand for propellant with 21st century propulsion solutions as they ramp up missile production," states Will Edwards, CEO, Firehawk. "Our innovative in-house fabrication and engineering capabilities allow us to respond quickly with a cutting-edge solution to meet current and future mission needs."

The company previously announced a successful, inaugural flight test of an additively manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) class Firehawk Analog (GFA), a 3D-printed hybrid rocket engine system. These flight tests prove Firehawk can produce tailored performance across multiple propulsion types to serve customers across the defense base.