Latest "ARRW" stories

US Air Force fires hypersonic ARRW in first test since March failure

The Air Force said data gathered in this operational prototype test will help it further develop hypersonic capabilities such as ARRW and HACM.

By Stephen Losey

5 weeks ago

US Air Force drops Lockheed hypersonic missile after failed tests

The service's acquisition chief made the comments a day after Secretary Frank Kendall told lawmakers the latest ARRW test failed.

By Stephen Losey

6 months ago

ARRW hypersonic missile test failed, US Air Force admits

Secretary Frank Kendall confirmed this month's ARRW hypersonic test wasn't successful, and said the service is more committed to another weapon.

By Stephen Losey

6 months ago

US Air Force conducts hypersonic test, but full results are unclear

The Air Force said in a release that "several" objectives were met, but refused to detail further the results of the test.

By Stephen Losey

6 months ago

Air Force conducts first launch of prototype hypersonic missile

The successful all-up round test of the ARRW hypersonic weapon marks a turnaround for the program after 2021, during which three straight tests failed.

By Stephen Losey

9 months ago

Lockheed hypersonic weapon moves to next phase after US Air Force test success

The July 12 test marks the end of the Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon's booster test phase and paves the way for all-up-round testing later this year.

By Courtney Albon

15 months ago