USS Zumwalt to host first hypersonic weapon on US warship

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The USS Zumwalt, a US Navy destroyer, is being retrofitted to carry the first shipborne hypersonic weapon. This upgrade replaces its unused gun system with missile tubes, enhancing the ship's strike capabilities. This development comes amid increased pressure on the US military to accelerate hypersonic weapon production, following tests by Russia and China. Hypersonic weapons can travel over five times the speed of sound and are difficult to intercept. The Zumwalt's transformation aims to turn a previous costly decision into a strategic advantage for the Navy, allowing for faster and more precise strikes from greater distances.


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