The U.S. is working to catch up with Russia and China in developing hypersonic weapons that travel beyond Mach 5.
The Army wants 'plug and play' options for sensor development with the weapon's fire control.
Guard, Reserve and active-duty units with a Pacific focus are taking priority, officials said.
One major end-to-end test stands between the Army's decision to field hypersonic weapon rounds to the first unit.
The move is in-line with the Army's plan to provide such capability to its Multidomain Task Force there.
The current version of the launcher creates a bright flash and large smoke cloud when fired, potentially giving away the position of Marines.
The brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.
True Velocity is suing Sig Sauer, alleging it stole trade secrets used in the weapon design the Army chose for its Next-Generation Squad weapon.
A platoon from the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons later this year.
The company won the handgun, rifle and automatic rifle, 6.8mm rifle contracts and is competing for the medium machine gun replacement.
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