US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $694M hypersonic missile production contract

The US Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million contract in late September for the production and fielding of the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon, known as ARRW. This agreement initiates the next phase of the hypersonic missile program. According to reports, the deal focuses on the manufacturing and deployment of these advanced weapons systems, as the Air Force continues to advance its strategic capabilities through this significant investment in Lockheed Martin technology.