The post reports the U.S. Air Force awarding a $694M production contract for the AGM-183A ARRW boost-glide hypersonic missile, marking a transition from prototyping/flight tests to fielding. It also notes planned Increment 2 upgrades including a terminal seeker and datalink to engage moving targets (e.g., ships), which would expand mission set and targeting flexibility in contested environments.
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missileside: natofirst seen 2022-01-01
USAF moves AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile from testing to production
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/air/usaf-orders-arrw-hypersonic-missile-into-production-the-same-weapon-it-nearly-cancelledUSAF Orders ARRW Hypersonic Missile Into Production, The Same Weapon It Nearly Cancelled