The Navy intends to deploy its conventional prompt strike hypersonic weapon on Virginia-class attack submarines, after previous discussions of putting the weapon on the larger Ohio-class guided-missile submarine (SSGN), according to budget request documents. In its Fiscal Year 2021 budget overview, the Navy outlines a research and development portfolio with 5 percent more funding than … Continue reading Navy Confirms Global Strike Hypersonic Weapon Will First Deploy on Virginia Attack Subs