US Navy Awards $90M for Hypersonic Weapon
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The US Navy has awarded Castelion a contract worth $90 million to advance the Blackbeard hypersonic strike weapon towards Early Operational Capability. The contract funds engineering, technical, logistics, and manufacturing work for 50 early operational capability weapons. The goal is to achieve EOC by 2028.
Why it matters
The development of hypersonic weapons is a key priority for the US military, as it seeks to counter emerging threats from adversaries such as China and Russia. The Blackbeard hypersonic strike weapon has the potential to provide a significant boost to the Navy's capabilities.
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