Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile Begins Testing on Super Hornet
Testing of the low-cost Blackbeard hypersonic missile on the F/A-18 Super Hornet has begun. The trials validate air-launched integration of the weapon. Blackbeard aims to provide affordable long-range strike. The milestone advances Navy hypersonic fielding plans.
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