Lockheed Martin received a contract for the production of hypersonic missiles for the US Army

The Zumwalt steals will be able to carry up to 12 hypersonic missiles that will allow the US Navy to get new opportunities for targets. The American Defense Giant Lockheed Martin has received a contract for the production of hypersonic missiles for US Navy ships. This was reported by the company's press service. The Zumwalt class is planned to integrate the system of prompt impact with hypersonic missiles. Their speed will exceed 5 strokes (more than 6 100 km/h). According to a $ 1.

1 billion signed contract, Lockheed Martin should put the ALL UP Rounds weapons management systems. The subcontractor will be General Dynamics Mission Systems. By the mid-2020s, naval forces should be able to get hypersonic strokes. "Lockheed Martin will continue to develop the shock potential of hypersonic weapons with the help of a new contract. Project work is already underway," said Steve Lane's representative. The US Navy has allocated $ 10.

5 billion for the modernization of the Zumwalt stels and the USS Michael Monsoor. They should be equipped with hypersonic missiles by 2025. In addition, the new type of rockets will be armed with Virginia submarines by 2028. One destroyer will be able to carry 12 hypersonic missiles. The company states that new opportunities will expand the potential of the US fleet due to the inconsistency and mobility of the destroyer.