# USAF Awards Lockheed Martin ARRW Contract

On October 27, 2026, the U.S. Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million contract to move the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) into production for integration with the B-52 bomber. The award revives a program that faced cancellation in 2023 and signals continued investment in an air-launched hypersonic capability. No solicitation, contract number, or open competition for prospective suppliers is identified.

- The award is to Lockheed Martin; it does not represent an open procurement for prime contractors.
- Companies seeking a role in the effort can assess whether Lockheed Martin has relevant subcontracting or supply-chain opportunities; the signal provides no specific supplier requirements or contact details.
- The production decision indicates continued Air Force demand tied to ARRW and B-52 integration, relevant to defense suppliers assessing investment in hypersonic weapon production capabilities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Air Force (USAF)

### Vendors
- Lockheed Martin (awardee)

### Sources
- [The cutting-edge future is meeting the over-engineered past as Lockheed Martin is awarded a US$694-million contract by the US Air Force to move the c…

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