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Navy putting first shipborne hypersonic weapon on vessel once seen as 'costly blunder'


Published on 2024-12-01 11:00:47 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • The US is deploying a shipborn hypersonic missile battery to the USS Zumwalt, a destroyer once thought a major mistake.

The U.S. Navy is equipping the USS Zumwalt, a stealth destroyer previously criticized for its high costs and operational issues, with the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile system. This development marks a significant upgrade for the Zumwalt-class destroyer, which had been seen as a costly blunder due to its initial $4.2 billion price tag per ship and the cancellation of its advanced gun system. The integration of hypersonic weapons, which can travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5, aims to enhance the Navy's long-range strike capabilities, making the Zumwalt a key asset in modern naval warfare. The decision to arm the Zumwalt with these advanced missiles reflects a strategic pivot to leverage its stealth and power-generation capabilities, potentially justifying its earlier investment.

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