The U.S. plans to test the Blackbeard hypersonic missile from an F/A-18 Hornet after awarding a Navy development contract in February 2026. The United States is preparing to test a new hypersonic missile that could dramatically shorten the time enemy defenses have to react. In February 2026, the U.S. Navy awarded a contract supporting development and flight trials of the Blackbeard hyper... [4346 chars]
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