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U.S. Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $694 million ARRW production contract

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The Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million contract to produce the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon, reversing the program’s near-cancellation. The hypersonic missile is set to arm B-52 and B-1 bombers, marking a shift from development uncertainty toward production.

Discovered 2026-10-26T15:04:49.514809-07:00 | 2026-10-26T15:04:49.514809-07:00

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  • The $694 million award moves ARRW into production after the program came close to cancellation, providing a concrete procurement commitment for Lockheed Martin and the Air Force.
  • The AGM-183A is planned for integration on B-52 and B-1 bombers, linking the production decision to the future strike capabilities of two U.S. bomber fleets.

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