Stratolaunch has confirmed the successful flight of its Talon-A2, an advanced hypersonic test drone designed to support the development and validation of next-generation high-speed technologies.

According to Defence Blog, the test took place as part of Stratolaunch’s broader efforts to build a reusable hypersonic flight platform. The Talon-A2 was released from the massive Roc carrier aircraft, which has the world’s largest wingspan, and successfully completed its intended flight profile.

The company highlighted that the mission marked a major step in proving the Talon-A vehicle’s capabilities, particularly in achieving hypersonic speeds and gathering critical flight data for research and defense applications. The Talon-A2 is part of a series of autonomous test vehicles intended for high-Mach flight testing, serving both government and commercial customers.

Stratolaunch emphasized the importance of hypersonic testing infrastructure in the current global defense landscape, where the demand for advanced aerospace capabilities continues to rise. The success of this mission reinforces the company’s position as a key player in accelerating the pace of hypersonic research and development.