⚔️ War & Conflict Oct 26, 2026 · Greg Hadley

Air Force Launches ARRW, Its First Hypersonic Weapon, into Production

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Air Force Launches ARRW, Its First Hypersonic Weapon, into Production
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The Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million contract to produce its first-ever hypersonic missile, the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon, the service announced Oct. 26.



The decision advances ARRW from testing into production, a major milestone for a long-sought capability. The Air Force, citing operational security concerns, withheld details on how many it ordered or when they must be delivered.



Budget documents describe ARRW as a standoff weapon and “a lethal capability against

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