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military-technology1 year ago

US Air Force B-52 bomber test-fires hypersonic missile from Guam base

The US Air Force successfully tested its prototype hypersonic missile, the air-launched rapid response weapon (ARRW), from a B-52 bomber, while North Korea claimed to have tested its own hypersonic weapon. Hypersonic missiles can travel at more than five times the speed of sound and approach targets from a low angle, making them difficult to detect. The slow progress of the US's hypersonic missile program has been criticized by Congress, with concerns about the development of similar programs by Russia, China, and North Korea.

via The Telegraph|
#arrw#hypersonic-missile#military-technology
military-technology1 year ago

"US Air Force Conducts Final Test of ARRW Hypersonic Missile Amid Budget Priorities and International Concerns"

The Air Force conducted what may be the final test of the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) on March 17, but details about the test's success were not disclosed. While the ARRW's future remains uncertain, recent testimony from Pentagon leaders suggests that decisions about its production are pending final analysis of all flight test data. The Air Force's budget request indicates a shift in near-term missile research to the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) program, with funding allocated for its development in the next fiscal year.

via Air & Space Forces Magazine|
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military-technology1 year ago

"US Air Force Achieves Success in Hypersonic Weapon Test"

The US Air Force conducted a successful test of an air-launched hypersonic weapon in the Pacific Ocean, with a B-52 bomber carrying the Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) from Guam. While the exact speed of the weapon was not disclosed, previous tests have shown it flying at least five times the speed of sound. The development of hypersonic weapons is not unique to the US, with Russia and China also making advancements in this technology.

via Reuters.com|
#arrw#hypersonic-weapon#military-technology
military-technology1 year ago

"Lockheed's Hypersonic Missile Successfully Tested by US Air Force"

The US Air Force conducted the final test of the hypersonic AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon, developed by Lockheed Martin, but did not disclose whether the test was successful. The test, carried out by a B-52H Stratofortress, aimed to gain valuable insights into the capabilities of the hypersonic weapon, which is part of the Air Force's efforts to develop air-launched hypersonic capabilities to match those of China and Russia. The Air Force plans to conclude its rapid prototyping program for the ARRW this year and is also focusing on the development of the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile program.

via Defense News|
#arrw#final-test#hypersonic-missile
military-technology2 years ago

US Air Force admits failed test of ARRW hypersonic missile.

The US Air Force's test of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) hypersonic missile in March was a failure, according to the service secretary. The program may be in jeopardy, and the Air Force is more committed to the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) program at this point. The ARRW program has struggled in its testing program, and a decision on whether to continue with the program could come as part of the FY25 budget process next year following a study of the failed March test and possibly two more test launches.

via Defense News|
#arrw#hacm#hypersonic-weapons