WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Navy is building an underwater test facility for hypersonic missiles, with plans to deploy such missiles on next-generation submarines from the early 2030s, a senior officer told Congress last week.
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U.S. speeds up underwater testing of sub-launched hypersonics
Missiles seen as key to penetrating China's air defenses in potential battle
The Block V version of the Virginia-class fast attack submarine will be able to launch hypersonic missiles, starting in the early 2030s. (Image by General Dynamics Electric Boat)
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