Blackbeard GL Platform Integration Contracts (Army + Navy)
First platform-integration contracts for the HIMARS-launched Blackbeard GL variant.
US Army and US Navy contracts (value not disclosed) for Castelion's first platform-integration work on Blackbeard GL — a HIMARS-compatible ground-launch hypersonic missile serving as an interim step before the Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher. Phase 1 covered a prototype demonstration (Jan-Mar 2026); Phase 2 targets 10 MVP prototypes for HIMARS flight testing by end of FY26.
Award detail
- Agency
- U.S. Army / U.S. Navy
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- Undisclosed
- Vehicle
- Direct award
- Awarded
- 2025-10-24
- Period of performance ends
Recipient1
Frequently asked
- What is the Blackbeard GL Platform Integration Contracts (Army + Navy) contract?
- US Army and US Navy contracts (value not disclosed) for Castelion's first platform-integration work on Blackbeard GL — a HIMARS-compatible ground-launch hypersonic missile serving as an interim step before the Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher. Phase 1 covered a prototype demonstration (Jan-Mar 2026); Phase 2 targets 10 MVP prototypes for HIMARS flight testing by end of FY26.
- Which agency awarded the Blackbeard GL Platform Integration Contracts (Army + Navy) contract?
- The Blackbeard GL Platform Integration Contracts (Army + Navy) contract was awarded by U.S. Army / U.S. Navy under a Direct award vehicle.
Sources & citations2
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Castelion wins first platform-integration contracts for HIMARS-launched Blackbeard GL; Phase 1 prototype demo Jan-Mar 2026, Phase 2 targets 10 MVP prototypes for HIMARS flight testing by end FY26
Breaking Defense: Castelion wins first platform integration contracts for Blackbeard hypersonic missileVerified2025-10-24 - 2
Corroborating detail on Blackbeard GL's HIMARS compatibility and PrSM Increment 4 cost/capability comparison
The War Zone: Blackbeard: Cheap Hypersonic Strike Missile Being Developed For U.S. ArmyVerified2025-10-24