Hypersonics

John Richardson listed the Navy's intention to "develop and field an offensive hypersonic weapon by 2025" as a top priority.

The secretary of the Army wants to accelerate research into hypersonic and other advanced weapons.

The move comes after Pentagon officials said in recent months they fear the U.S. may be lagging behind in hypersonics.

The U.S. Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. a contract to develop a prototype hypersonic cruise missile.

Gen. Mark Milley sees the Army fielding hypersonic weapons to counter similar threats from adversaries such as Russia.

The British defense giant BAE Systems Pls plans to team with a smaller specialty propulsion company to develop a new...