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The Department of War has awarded Task Area 3 of the MACH-TB 2.0 program to Stratolaunch and Varda Space Industries, aiming for up to 50 hypersonic flight tests annually. This initiative focuses on reusable flight test concepts, utilizing a large air-launched platform for high-speed vehicle deployment and the development of spacecraft and reentry vehicles, enhancing the hypersonic testing ecosystem. The program also includes a Task Area awarded to Kratos Defense for systems engineering and testing, with plans for future expansions.