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Army’s Blackbeard Missile Program Moves Forward

The U.S. Army is advancing its hypersonic capabilities with the development of the Blackbeard missile, created by the Castelion Corporation, a startup founded by former SpaceX engineers. This missile is designed to exceed speeds of Mach 5 and is categorized as a medium-range weapon, reportedly capable of striking targets over 621 miles away, enhancing the Army’s operational effectiveness against modern threats, particularly in contested regions like the South China Sea.

Interestingly, the Army’s funding for the Blackbeard project is a modest $25 million for Fiscal Year 2026, much less than what other military branches allocate for hypersonic systems. Recent successful tests, including a prototype flight in March 2024 and an anticipated live-fire demonstration in 2027, indicate a promising path towards operational delivery by 2028. This strategic focus on cost-effective solutions could bolster the U.S. military’s capabilities in an increasingly competitive global arena.

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