US AFRL taps Kastelion to integrate hypersonic Blackbeard missile on F-16s

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has modified a contract with startup Kastelion to integrate its hypersonic missile, Blackbeard, onto F-16 fighter jets. This marks a notable step in expanding hypersonic capabilities to legacy platforms, potentially accelerating deployment. Details on timeline and missile performance remain undisclosed.

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