Naval Air Systems Command Awards $105 Million Contract for Integration Work
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What happened
Naval Air Systems Command announced that it awarded a $105 million contract to Castelion for integration work. The contract concerned the Blackbeard hypersonic strike weapon, which is an air-launched system developed by California-based Castelion. Imagery released by Naval Air Systems Command showed the weapon being tested on a U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
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Why it matters
The award signals the procurement of a new capability for U.S. naval aviation. The successful testing of the Blackbeard weapon confirms the operational effectiveness of the new capability being procured by the command.
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Who's involved
- Naval Air Systems CommandU.S. Navy command responsible for procuring and testing naval aviation materials.
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The entities involved
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Naval Air Systems Command
naval Aviation Material Systems Command of the U.S. Navy