USAF To Use Rapid Prototyping To Develop Hypersonic Cruise Missile

Artist's concept of ARRW
Credit: Lockheed Martin
The U.S. Air Force will develop an operational hypersonic cruise missile using rapid prototyping procedures, a top acquisition official says. In late April, the Air Force published a sources-sought notice for a “Future Hypersonics Program” featuring an air-breathing propulsion system. The notice...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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