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US signs contract for development of Blackbeard hypersonic missiles
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On August 25, 2026, the US Navy signed a nearly $90 million contract with Castelion Corp. to develop the Blackbeard hypersonic missile and advance it to the early operational capability stage.
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- August 25, 2026
- $90 million contract
- Development of Blackbeard hypersonic missile
- Castelion Corp.
- Early operational capability (EOC) stage
United States · US Navy · Castelion Corp. · Blackbeard hypersonic missile · F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
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