Instead, the Air Force will focus on developing the HACM hypersonic attack cruise missile.
The US military plans to shut down the AGM-183 ARRW hypersonic missile program after unsuccessful tests, reports The Aviationist.
It is known that the last test took place on March 13, 2023, but ended in failure. It was the second launch of a full prototype operational hypersonic missile, and its failure resulted in the removal of weapons procurement plans from congressionally approved spending for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
Instead, the US will focus on developing the HACM hypersonic attack cruise missile.
It was also reported that the funds allocated for the AGM-183A will be redirected to further research and development.
Recall that the first working test of the All-Up-Round AGM-183A rocket took place at the end of 2022. It was successful. After separation from the aircraft, the rocket accelerates to hypersonic speed, which is five times the speed of sound. He successfully achieved his goal. As reported, three more trials are scheduled for January-March 2023.
The AGM-183A hypersonic missile has a range of 1,000 miles (1,600 km). Its speed reaches more than Mach 5. It is planned to equip the B-52H strategic bomber with missiles of this type in the first place. The missile was developed by Lockheed Martin under a contract with the Pentagon for a total of $ 480 million. It was intended not only for the Air Force, but also for arming US Navy warships.
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