Pioneering hypersonic firepower
Momentum Arms was founded with a bold vision: to revolutionize hypersonic artillery by overcoming the traditional limitations of conventional cannons. Our innovative technology increases range, speed, and efficiency, opening new possibilities for defense and space applications.
Meet the founder
Olivier van Embden, an engineer and entrepreneur, started his hypersonic weaponry journey in high school with a cannon project. When it fell under Wet Strategische Diensten, preventing public disclosure, he chose to patent and commercialize it, founding Momentum Arms. As the youngest Dutch entrepreneur, he has launched several businesses in eight years, demonstrating his ability to turn ideas into reality. His passion for engineering began at age 10 with an air-powered engine, and he assembled an iPhone in China at 12. His projects include a flamethrowing guitar, a supersonic ping-pong cannon, and a power wall. He also co-founded an innovative primary school, highlighting his commitment to advancing technology.
What makes Momentum arms different?
Traditional cannons are limited by the expansion speed of the propellant gas—this fundamental constraint has restricted the evolution of artillery for decades. Momentum Arms breaks this barrier, creating a hypersonic cannon that extends the range of modern artillery far beyond conventional limits, providing military forces with unprecedented reach and effectiveness.
This breakthrough also enables cost-effective hypersonic impact testing, offering aerospace industries a powerful tool for analyzing high-speed collisions and material resilience at significantly reduced costs. Furthermore, our technology opens the door to satellite launches, allowing payloads to be deployed into orbit at a fraction of the cost of traditional rockets.
Unlike conventional artillery, our system can also be powered by green energy, reducing environmental impact while maintaining superior performance. By pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, Momentum Arms is shaping the future of defense and space exploration with cutting-edge, efficient, and sustainable solutions
Extended Range for Defense
Our hypersonic cannon surpasses traditional limits, enabling artillery to reach targets far beyond conventional capabilities.
Cost-Effective Hypersonic Testing
A game-changing solution for high-speed impact analysis, reducing costs for aerospace and defense applications.
Potential for Satellite Launches
The ability to shoot payloads into orbit at a fraction of the cost of rockets.
The road ahead
Technology Development & Patenting
Year 1 – Finalizing the foundational patents and prototypes.
Strategic Partnerships & Licensing
Year 2-10 – Securing contracts with defense and aerospace companies to license the technology.
Consulting & Continued Innovation
Providing expert insight and staying at the forefront of hypersonic artillery advancements.
While still in the early stages, Momentum Arms has already received positive feedback from German and British military officials, recognizing the potential of this breakthrough.