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Will USS Zumwalt complete hypersonic weapon retrofit by mid-2025?
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USS Zumwalt to be first U.S. stealth destroyer equipped with shipborne hypersonic weapon for rapid, long-range attacks
Nov 30, 2024, 02:15 PM
The U.S. Navy is set to equip the USS Zumwalt, a stealth destroyer, with the first shipborne hypersonic weapon, marking a significant advancement in naval warfare capabilities. This transformation is part of an effort to enhance the ship's ability to conduct rapid, long-range, and precise attacks. The Navy's initiative aims to rectify past challenges associated with the Zumwalt program by retrofitting the destroyer into a potent weapon platform. The announcement comes as the Department of the Navy also seeks industry solutions to improve connectivity for its next-generation drones, known as collaborative combat aircraft.
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