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The new weapon not only supports the Corps’ need to quickly transition from ship to shore and “island hop” as needed, but also naturally helps support the Pentagon’s fast-progressing cross-domain operations efforts.
"I don't think it would be wise for us to wait to develop the kinds of weapons systems, we need for a future conflict until we had the diplomatic agreements signed," Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said.
Soldiers will receive the first increment of PrSM weapons in FY23, but will get a more advanced version by FY27.
The eight-page summary document essentially defines Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) and sets out the ambitious goals for the program, but provides little insight into how the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the military services actually are moving to make it work.
Congressional Research Service report could shape lawmaker questions on hypersonics at next hearing, from funding to command and control issues.