air-launched rapid response weapon Archives

Concept art for the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM). (Image courtesy of Raytheon Technologies)

Raytheon to receive $407M for ‘enhancements’ to Air Force hypersonic missile

The deal is an addition to the nearly $1 billion deal awarded to Raytheon in 2022 to develop the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM).

Jan 12, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Master Sgt. John Malloy and Staff Sgt. Jacob Puente secure the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon Instrumented Measurement Vehicle 2 as it is loaded under the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 6, 2020. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

Kendall: ARRW missile test was unsuccessful; Air Force now more committed to another type of hypersonic weapon

The Air Force is now more committed to the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) than the Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW).

Mar 28, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Air Force begins all-up-round flight testing of ARRW hypersonic missile prototype

The Air Force conducted its first successful “all-up-round” flight test of a prototype operational ARRW hypersonic missile, marking a major milestone in the service’s pursuit of a…

Dec 12, 2022 By Jon Harper

‘Extremely aggressive’ schedule set for next phase of ARRW hypersonic weapons testing

The program is about to move into what officials call “all-up-round testing.”

Aug 15, 2022 By Jon Harper