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December 2, 2024 | International, Naval

Stealth destroyer to be home for 1st hypersonic weapon on a US warship

The U.S. is working to catch up with Russia and China in developing hypersonic weapons that travel beyond Mach 5.

https://www.defensenews.com/global/the-americas/2024/12/02/stealth-destroyer-to-be-home-for-1st-hypersonic-weapon-on-a-us-warship/

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