United StatesNavy footage shows Blackbeard hypersonic missiles under Super Hornet wings.
The US Navy wants a cheap, fast-to-build anti-ship hypersonic in limited service by 2028.
A booster carries an apparently unpowered glide vehicle to hypersonic speed, with range Castelion has hinted at just under 500 miles.
The Navy ordered a first lot of 444 rounds from Castelion for $43.65 million on 14 September.
How each outlet framed it
- The War Zone
- highlights Castelion startup contracts for Super Hornet integration; notes Navy cost/manufacturability goals
Sources: The War Zone