USAF moves AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile from testing to production

The U.S. Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $694M contract to begin production and fielding of the AGM-183A ARRW boost-glide hypersonic missile, marking a shift from prototyping/flight tests to operational procurement. If fielded, ARRW adds a Mach 5+ standoff strike option intended to penetrate advanced A2/AD defenses, representing a significant capability step beyond routine munitions buys.