U.S. Navy Moves Blackbeard Hypersonic Strike Weapon Into Production

The U.S. Navy has awarded Castelion a production delivery order valued at up to $200 million to manufacture Blackbeard hypersonic strike weapons. These advanced weapons are specifically designed for carrier-based aviation. This move transitions the Blackbeard hypersonic strike weapon into the production phase, ensuring the U.S. Navy integrates these high-speed capabilities into its fleet. The agreement focuses on the large-scale manufacturing of the system to enhance the strategic strike capabilities of naval aviation forces.