# Pentagon / U.S. Department of Defense

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### Pentagon Gave DLR $4.3M for Hypersonic Airflow: Dual-Use Research Exposed
2026-08-10 09:48:53 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Spiegel's investigation reveals the Pentagon channeled $4.3 million to Germany's DLR for hypersonic vehicle airflow research, part of $20.4M in dual-use grants. The funding underscores transatlantic collaboration in critical space and defense technology, with implications for hypersonic missiles, space access, and European strategic autonomy.
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