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US Navy's Hypersonic Destroyer

3 sources · first reported 2d ago

via Interestingengineering

The US Navy's 15,000-ton hypersonic destroyer is expected to return without missiles aboard, with the Conventional Prompt Strike program running two years behind schedule. The delay may impact the Navy's plans for hypersonic capabilities. The destroyer's return without missiles marks a significant setback for the program.

Why it matters

The development of hypersonic capabilities is crucial for the US Navy's modernization efforts, and delays in the Conventional Prompt Strike program may have significant implications for national security. The hypersonic destroyer is a key component of the Navy's plans to enhance its offensive capabilities.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Defence-industry ·
    US Navy Zumwalt destroyer hypersonic missile upgrade slips two years as costs, testing delays and sustainment risks mount
  2. The Times of India ·
    USS Zumwalt returns as American navy's first hypersonic missile destroyer
  3. Interestingengineering · Primary
    US Navy’s 15,000-ton hypersonic destroyer to return with no missiles aboard