The US Department of Defense remained satisfied with the testing of hypersonic weapons that are being developed in
What is known
AGM-183A ARRW is a promising hypersonica cruise missile developed by Lockheed Martin for the United States Air Force. According to Kendall, the development of the rocket has not yet been completed, and specialists still have work to do. At the same time, recent tests have forced the Pentagon to look to the future with optimism.
Minister ignored the issue of fundingAir-Launched Rapid Response Weapon for 2024. But he noted that the authorities should assess the cost-effectiveness of the program, its place in the "hypersonic arsenal" of the Air Force and determine the path of development in the future.
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In 2022, the US conducted several tests.In particular, in May, the missile was launched from a B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber and was able to reach speeds of over Mach 5 (6100 km / h). The previous testing phase of the AGM-183A ARRW ended in July. It was focused on the rocket booster. For the fall, the United States has scheduled comprehensive tests of the system.
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