The U.S. is working to catch up with Russia and China in developing hypersonic weapons that travel beyond Mach 5.
Guard, Reserve and active-duty units with a Pacific focus are taking priority, officials said.
The Navy's hypersonic weapon test will determine the way forward for the Army's ground-launched hypersonic weapon capability.
U.S. Pacific Fleet head Adm. Samuel Paparo announced the new unit at the West 2024 conference in San Diego.
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