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The $13 billion startup racing to close America's hypersonic gap
Original: The $13 billion startup racing to close America’s hypersonic gap
A startup valued at $13 billion is working to help the United States catch up on hypersonic technology, an area where China has made rapid advances. The company is developing vehicles and systems capable of traveling at more than five times the speed of sound, positioning itself as a key player in the Pentagon's push to close the gap with rivals. Coverage highlights the growing role of private defense startups in national security.
Why now: Growing concern over US-China military competition in hypersonic weapons has put defense startups in the spotlight
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