Tag: hypersonic missile
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US Exposes Hypersonic Edge in Pacific Exercise
The US Air Force made a bold move in the Pacific, kicking off exercise PACIFIC ARCHER on June 17 with a rapid deployment of hypersonic-missile-equipped aircraft to the Second Island Chain, sending a clear message with its show of force.
Navy Revamps Zumwalt Destroyer with Hypersonic Missile Upgrade
Get ready for a game-changer: the USS Zumwalt destroyer is being revamped with a cutting-edge hypersonic missile upgrade, making it the Navy's first surface combatant with this powerful capability. The modernized ship is expected to return to service by September, packing a punch with four new launch tubes that can fire up to 12 hypersonic missiles.
Pentagon Lacks Unified Hypersonic Missile Strategy, GAO Warns
The Pentagon is missing a crucial unified strategy for its hypersonic missile programs, with the Navy and Army making separate investment decisions that could lead to costly delays and inefficiencies. This fragmented approach risks wasting over $50 billion in taxpayer funds.
US Air Force Revives ARRW Hypersonic Missile with Anti-Ship Upgrade
The US Air Force is reviving its ARRW Hypersonic Missile program with a game-changing upgrade, adding an anti-ship capability that enables the missile to track and take down moving targets, including ships at sea. The service is seeking over $296 million in funding to turn this ambitious concept into a tested reality.