HACM 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)

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.

Dec 21, 2023 By Jon Harper

Northrop Grumman’s Hypersonic Capability Center in Elkton, Maryland (Northrop Grumman photo)

Northrop Grumman opens new propulsion system factory in anticipation of boom in hypersonic missile production

The Hypersonics Capability Center in Elkton, Maryland is a 60,000-square-foot facility.

Aug 3, 2023 By Jon Harper

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.

Jul 17, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Illustration of a hypersonic missile (Getty Images)

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…

Apr 11, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

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

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.

Mar 17, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

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…

Dec 27, 2022 By Jon Harper

HACM contract winners see opportunities for producing less expensive hypersonics at higher rates

Raytheon Technologies and its industry partner Northrop Grumman have been tapped to develop a new air-launched Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) for the Air Force.

Sep 23, 2022 By Jon Harper

Concept art for the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapons Concept that Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have partnered on. (Image courtesy of Northrop Grumman)

Raytheon tapped to develop Air Force’s Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile

Raytheon beat out Lockheed Martin and Boeing for the down-select for the HACM program. The companies had each done preliminary design work before the contract award to…

Sep 22, 2022 By Jon Harper