US Air Force Awards $694M Contract for Hypersonic Missile Production

The US Air Force has signed a $694 million contract with Lockheed Martin for serial production of the AGM-183A hypersonic missile, marking a shift from development to deployment. This accelerates US fielding of air-launched hypersonic capabilities, intensifying the hypersonic arms race with China and Russia. The contract signals operational readiness within a few years, though production timelines and test outcomes remain uncertain.

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