Lockheed Martin wins US$694-million hypersonic missile production contract
Image: Primary The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a US$694-million contract to make a production version of the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon for the B-52 bomber. The award revives a program that faced cancellation in 2023.
The missile is designed to launch from an aircraft, use a rocket booster to gain speed and altitude, then glide toward its target with inertial guidance and GPS. It is capable of speeds exceeding Mach 5 and carries a high-explosive warhead. The B-52 has been used for its flight testing since 2020.
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