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hypersonic

[hahy-per-son-ik] / ˌhaɪ pərˈsɒn ɪk /


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The funding round, which also includes JPMorgan Chase and Andreessen Horowitz, values the hypersonic munitions maker at $13 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

California-based Castelion said it would use the new investment led by Carlyle, JPMorgan Chase and Andreessen Horowitz to boost planned production of its Blackbeard hypersonic missile.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Hermeus, a hypersonic aircraft company, will also relocate its headquarters there, Racine said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

But even with the new investment it is likely that an adversary armed with hypersonic missiles would be able to overwhelm Britain's defences.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

The most visionary of the brain busters pined for the day when a pilot could take one of their creations for a hypersonic joy ride: Mach 5 or faster.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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