What Happened
Hypersonic Missile Program Moves Forward After Years Of Setbacks
The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million contract to produce and field the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW), a hypersonic missile designed to penetrate advanced air defenses. The contract marks a significant milestone for the program, which has faced years of testing setbacks and uncertainty over its future. Lockheed Martin is expanding its production facility in Alabama to support ARRW production, with the project expected to create jobs over the next four years. According to AeroTime, the US Air Force has yet to disclose when ARRW will enter operational service.