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US Army Eyes Lower Cost Alternative To Precision Strike Systems
Castelion, a US defense startup, has released an image of its Blackbeard hypersonic missile launching from a truck-mounted containerized launcher, offering a glimpse into the weapon’s development. The US Army is interested in Blackbeard as a lower-cost alternative to more specialized precision-strike systems. The missile is designed for mobile launchers and could potentially integrate with the Army’s existing rocket artillery ecosystem. According to reports, the Pentagon has outlined ambitious procurement plans for the Army version, with plans to purchase over 12,000 missiles over five years. This development was first reported by an unknown source.