US Army’s HIMARS to Go Hypersonic

The US Army is gearing up to give its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) a hypersonic boost with the development of the Blackbeard Ground Launch (GL) weapon system.

The plan is to integrate the Blackbeard missile into existing HIMARS platforms, combining high-speed precision with the system’s mobility and established infrastructure.

Currently in development by Castelion Corporations, the Blackbeard GL will use self-guiding tech to strike targets at Mach 5 speeds. It is being designed for precision engagement against reinforced and moving enemy assets, even in challenging environments.

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