The Department of Defense (DoD) has entered into the hypersonic missile domain to execute the Warfighter’s mission requirements. As threats and mission requirements continue to evolve, the DoD is constantly looking to improve and upgrade its domestic manufacturing capabilities and industrial base. Partnership with academia and industry will help develop and demonstrate capabilities in key focus areas, supporting transition to military Service programs of record, consistent with the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).