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US Navy’s Zumwalt destroyer falling behind the hypersonic times
The US Navy's Zumwalt-class destroyers are delayed in acquiring hypersonic missiles, with the GAO reporting a 24-month setback. The ships face challenges in establishing a credible combat role amid past issues of shifting missions, immature technologies, and rising costs.
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