ProtectedShipsWeapons US Navy’s hypersonic launcher progresses By ANI - February 24, 2023 0 262 Artist rendering of Conventional Prompt Strike weapon system from destroyer USS Zumwalt. (Lockheed Martin image) Lockheed Martin will have a ship-based hypersonic missile launcher ready for flight tests next year, the company said, as part of the development work covered by a contract awarded Feb. 18. Defense News reports. Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!)