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US Clears $340 Million in Hypersonic Test Support for Japan
Key Takeaways
- The US cleared a proposed $340 million package supporting Japan’s HVGP program.
- Support includes test preparation, transportation, surveillance, safety reviews, and logistics.
- Japan has budgeted 126.1 billion yen for HVGP development and deployment in the next fiscal year.
- Block 1 is planned at a 500-kilometer range, with future versions projected to reach as far as 3,000 kilometers.
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DT Editorial Team··via breakingdefense.com