US turns to low-cost Blackbeard hypersonic missiles to overwhelm Chinese defences
The US Navy plans to equip carrier‑based fighter aircraft with the Blackbeard hypersonic missile, developed by California firm Castelion. The missile, capable of speeds exceeding five times the speed of sound, is intended to target Chinese warships and coastal installations, emphasizing lower cost and potential mass production.
Source: US turns to low-cost Blackbeard hypersonic missiles to overwhelm Chinese defences — South China Morning Post
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Topics: hypersonic · missiles · usmilitary · china · defence
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