Amerikaanse marine test goedkope hypersonische raketten voor bestaande vloot

The U.S. Navy is developing a low-cost hypersonic missile program called FLASH (Flight Advancement of Structures for Hypersonics), designed to work with existing launch systems already installed on warships and submarines. Unlike the current Conventional Prompt Strike weapon, which requires specialized launch tubes limited to a few Zumwalt-class destroyers, FLASH targets compatibility with the widely used Mk 41 Vertical Launch System. The program prioritizes proven materials and flight-tested hardware to reduce costs and enable broader fleet deployment. This marks a strategic shift toward