Navy begins Blackbeard low-cost hypersonic missile tests
By The BriefBrief
The U.S. Navy has started low-cost testing of the Blackbeard hypersonic missile on the F/A-18 Super Hornet. The service aims to field at least a limited operational arsenal of the missiles within the next two years.
WHO:U.S. Navy
WHAT:Began low-cost testing of the Blackbeard hypersonic missile on the F/A-18 Super Hornet
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Part of ongoing military operations.
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