Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM)

Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) is an air-launched, air breathing hypersonic weapon capable of integration on fighters and bombers that enables the U.S. to hold fixed, high value, time-sensitive targets at risk in contested environments from standoff distances. The program leverages investment from the Southern Cross Integrated Flight Research Experiment (SCIFiRE), a bi-lateral U.S./Australian air-breathing hypersonic cruise missile prototyping effort. The HACM program will integrate advanced technologies and mature designs into an All-Up Round (AUR) prototype that will demonstrate a field-able long range prompt strike capability. HACM will design, develop, manufacture, and test prototype vehicles to inform future HACM acquisition decisions. HACM will mature hypersonic technologies and processes by leveraging subsystem integration, infrastructure and testing advancements, Digital Engineering (DE), Weapons Open Systems Architecture (WOSA), Modeling and Simulation (M&S) to quickly integrate future capabilities at reduced cost. Implements Digital Acquisition tenants of Open, Agile, and Digital; builds and establishes industrial base innovation around the program's enterprise for modularity and adaptability for the life cycle of the weapons system. Leverages common component development, in collaboration with other weapon systems, to reduce redundant costs between systems with similar subsystems requirements. Invests in analytical, data management, digital environments, networks, facilities, and security infrastructure upgrades supporting development of this program's capabilities, while leveraging Department of War (DoW) and Department of the Air Force (DAF) enterprise Information Technology (IT) solutions. Expands program office staff, facilities, and security infrastructure to support the required classification levels for this program's activities. Engages with DoW, DAF, and industry stakeholders to refine threat analysis, refine inventory requirements, and plan upgrade requirements. Capitalizes on and incorporates successful laboratory research and development efforts applicable to this program's capability.