AFRL Seeks Affordable Hypersonic Cruise Missile
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The Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking to develop a low-cost hypersonic cruise missile capable of delivering various payloads at a range of up to 500 nautical miles. The goal is to create a payload-agnostic missile that can be used for multiple purposes.
Why it matters
This development is significant as it could provide the US military with a flexible and cost-effective hypersonic capability, enhancing its ability to respond to emerging threats.
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