Pentagon may build a second track for hypersonic ground testing

Summary

1. The current track at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, is more than 70-years old.
2. The Pentagon is working to increase the number of hypersonic tests it can undertake.
3. Modified Global Hawk un-crewed aircraft will support hypersonic flight tests from the air.

References

• Media Check: Defense News - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.