Navy pauses HALO hypersonic missile development after costly bids

Navy pauses HALO hypersonic missile development after costly bids

Development of an anti-ship hypersonic missile has been paused due to cost concerns, though the Navy plans to continue with a revised acquisition strategy in fiscal year 2026, according to the Government Accountability Office's annual weapon systems report. The Hypersonic Air-Launched Offensive Anti-Surface weapon system -- envisioned as a carrier-suitable, long-range missile to destroy modern enemy warships -- was initiated in FY-23 and transit…