
U.S. Navy Orders 50 Blackbeard Hypersonic Prototypes from Castelion
The U.S. Navy has issued a $23.4 million contract to Castelion for 50 Blackbeard hypersonic weapon prototypes, signaling a shift from experimental flight testing to early operational capability. This firm-fixed-price order includes the specialized storage and shipping containers required to field the low-cost strike systems by 2027.

























