AFRL Cuts Back Hypersonic Mayhem Demonstrator Plan

Mayhem

Credit: Leidos/AFRL
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has decided to wind down its ambitious air-breathing hypersonic Mayhem development program, citing insufficient operational demand. The surprise decision comes just more than 14 months after AFRL awarded engineering company Leidos a $334 million contract...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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