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That Screaming Arrow solicitation screams as a program that went black.  It probably was already black but became very briefly, as if by accident, public.


While it is clear the Navy would like a hypersonic strike weapon, it is not clear if this is practical.  Will hypersonics be mature enough, compact enough and affordable enough to displace the fairly cost-effective strike weapons of today??


It's very possible, hypersonics are initially a niche weapon due to their size and cost.


Congress is already voicing displeasure at the expected costs of these first generation hypersonics.


I hope the Navy is proceeding with the parallel development of something more survivable than the Tommahawk but less costly and technically risky than hypersonics.


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