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USAF Names Leidos Cruise Missile 'Havoc Spear'

May 19, 2026

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Key Takeaways

USAF and Special Operations Command name Leidos AGM-190A 'Havoc Spear'.
The missile is a low-cost cruise missile.
Air Force Special Operations Command announced the name on May 19.
The service aims to quickly field the new missile.

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Strategic Implications

The 'Havoc Spear' may indicate the Air Force's focus on rapid fielding of low-cost, effective missile systems. This could suggest a shift in procurement priorities towards more agile and affordable solutions, which may benefit companies like Leidos and could influence future defense spending.

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What Happened

Low-Cost Missile To Be Quickly Fielded By Air Force

The US Air Force and Special Operations Command have named the Leidos AGM-190A low-cost cruise missile the ‘Havoc Spear’, with plans to quickly field the new system. According to Aviation Week, Air Force Special Operations Command announced the name on May 19, with service Secretary Troy Meink making the selection. The ‘Havoc Spear’ is part of the Air Force’s efforts to rapidly develop and deploy new missile capabilities. This development was reported by Aviation Week.

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