US Navy’s First Ship Capable Of Launching Hypersonic Missiles

The U.S. Navy is transforming the Zumwalt-class destroyers into the first ships capable of launching hypersonic missiles, redefining naval warfare.

This cutting-edge retrofit includes replacing old gun turrets with missile tubes, arming each destroyer with 12 hypersonic weapons.

Hypersonic missiles can travel at speeds 7–8 times the speed of sound, making them nearly impossible to intercept.

Once operational, these advanced weapons will allow precision strikes over thousands of kilometers, far beyond enemy missile ranges.

Despite its controversial $7.5 billion price tag, the Zumwalt’s stealth design, electric propulsion, and radar-evading features make it a technological marvel.

Originally criticized as an expensive blunder, the Zumwalt’s hypersonic upgrade is set to revolutionize its role in modern warfare.

The U.S. military is racing to match advancements by China and Russia, both of which are already deploying hypersonic weapons.