Lockheed Martin Wins $694 Million ARRW Production Contract
Lockheed Martin says the U.S. Air Force awarded it a $694 million contract to produce the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon for integration with the B-52.
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Lockheed Martin said it received a $694 million U.S. Air Force contract to produce the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon, or ARRW. The company says the weapon will be integrated with the B-52.
Key details
- Lockheed Martin says it broke ground on a Troy, Alabama, facility expansion that will add 47,000 square feet and triple the site’s existing production space.
- The company says it invested $67 million in the expansion and equipment, and funded materials and equipment needed to begin production before receiving government funding.
- Lockheed Martin describes ARRW as designed to travel faster than Mach 5 and engage targets from standoff ranges.
Lockheed Martin says its Troy, Alabama, facility expansion will add 47,000 square feet and triple existing production space.
Why it matters
The contract links ARRW production to B-52 integration, while the planned Troy expansion adds manufacturing space for the work. Lockheed Martin’s stated pre-funding investment covers facility expansion, equipment and production materials.
What happens next
Lockheed Martin’s Troy expansion and ARRW production work mark the next steps in preparing the weapon for B-52 integration. What development in hypersonic aviation will you be watching next?
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