Army Hypersonic Missile Fielding Falters on Missed Deadline

The Army has once again missed its own deadline for fielding the first US hypersonic weapon, in a sign that one of the Pentagon’s top priorities is still behind schedule.

The unit responsible for using the advanced weapon is trained and ready, but the missile — part of a $10.4 billion hypersonic program — isn’t ready for use. And while the Army as recently as last month told Bloomberg News that it planned to field the weapon by the end of 2025, the Army acknowledged this week that it missed that deadline.

“Fielding activities include the required integration, safety, and ...