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).
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Air Force has ‘concerns’ about HACM; hasn’t ruled out boost-glide hypersonic weapons
Air Force acquisition chief Andrew Hunter spoke with DefenseScoop about the service's hypersonics programs.
DARPA taps Raytheon for next phase of air-breathing hypersonic program
Raytheon received an $81 million contract to work on the More Opportunities with the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept, or MoHAWC, program.
Physics and cost are shaping Pentagon’s hypersonics paths
Experts noted there are key differences between the two main types of hypersonic weapons that demonstrate how the services are prioritizing their procurement efforts to match their…
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).
SDA issues solicitation for new space-based sensor payloads to aid missile testing
The payloads will be able to track data created during live tests for hypersonic weapons and other high-speed missiles.
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2022 in review: Pentagon advances several hypersonics initiatives with contract awards and RDT&E
This year saw major developments in the Pentagon’s hypersonic weapons programs — a top modernization priority for the U.S. military as it seeks to keep pace with…
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…
‘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.”