Defense startup's 'Blackbeard' hypersonic weapon gets military integration contract with Pentagon

U.S. defense startup Castelion announced on Friday it will integrate its affordable, long-range, hypersonic strike weapons with operational Army and Navy platforms.Under the recently signed contract agreement, Castelion will work with both military branches to integrate its hypersonic "Blackbeard" weapon system onto operational platforms and participate in live-fire tests.The company said the new weapon technology will advance the Department of War’s effort to evaluate and accelerate new, cost-effective strike capabilities for conventional deterrence.TRUMP, AUSTRALIAN PM SIGN $8.5B CRITICAL MI