Pentagon Develops Hypersonic Missile Family
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The Pentagon has outlined a new hypersonic missile family, with GE Aerospace securing funding for a hypersonic test platform. The funding was awarded by the Defense Innovation Unit as part of the Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing Capabilities programme.
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The development of hypersonic missiles and test platforms is crucial for the US military to stay ahead of adversaries, with potential applications in various defense scenarios. This technology has significant strategic and tech implications.
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