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Missile manufacturers eye hypersonic capability demand
Two of the largest US-based manufacturers of guided missile systems have pointed to hypersonic missile capabilities as a growth opportunity in 2018.
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin’s fourth quarter 2017 results suggest geopolitical instability and concerns over territorial sovereignty will continue drive global demand for enhanced missile defence capabilities.
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