PARIS, June 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Air Force
and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully flight tested the
AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) on the service's
B-52 Stratofortress out of Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., on
June 12, 2019.
This captive carry flight is the most recent step in the U.S.
Air Force's rapid prototyping effort to mature the hypersonic
weapon, AGM-183A, which successfully completed a preliminary design
review in March. More ground and flight testing will follow over
the next three years.
"With hypersonic capabilities being a national security
priority, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force are accelerating
the maturation and fielding of a hypersonic weapon system," said
Frank St. John, executive vice
president at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. "Lockheed
Martin is proud to partner with the U.S. Air Force on this
important initiative."
Hypersonic weapons provide a survivable and affordable
capability that will overcome distance in contested environments
using high speed, altitude and maneuverability. They amplify many
of the enduring attributes of airpower – speed, range, flexibility
and precision.
Robust experience in high-speed flight has positioned Lockheed
Martin to be an industry leader in hypersonic technology, providing
the most mature and cost-effective solutions for addressing
increasing threats in the global security arena.
Lockheed Martin has played a significant role in the research,
development and demonstration of hypersonic technologies for more
than 30 years. The corporation has made significant investments in
key technology and capability development – including hypersonic
strike capabilities and defense systems against emerging hypersonic
threats – and is firmly committed to supporting the U.S. government
in developing these technologies.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a
global security and aerospace company that employs approximately
105,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the
research, design, development, manufacture, integration and
sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and
services.
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