https://www.airforce-technology.com/...rsonic-weapon/
After a few false starts, the USAF's hypersonic missile test has had a success, from the venerable Buff. As I meandered about the net, a few articles came up with the point that DARPA needs to have a successful hypersonic missile (which they call ARRW) so that they can
figure out a way to counter them, since it is known that peer competitors have them already.
ARRW means
air-launched rapid response weapon.
Originally Posted by tidbits and major points from the article
- After separating from the aircraft, boosters of the ARRW ignited and burned for the expected duration required for achieving a hypersonic speed, which is five times greater than the speed of sound.
- The milestone achievement comes after a series of tests conducted over the past few years, with the first test conducted in June 2019.
- According to the USAF, ARRW will allow the US forces to defeat time-sensitive, fixed and high-value targets from far distances in a contested condition.
- The long-range hypersonic AGM-183A ARRW will also improve the precision-strike capabilities of the USAF, by launching rapid response strikes against protected land targets.