The missile is a joint development between the US and Australia, two partners who have collaborated on the project to field hypersonic strike capabilities. The program reached this flight testing phase after experiencing major delays during its development schedule.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US’s HACM Hypersonic Missile Reaches First Flight Test
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A US Air Force aircraft executed the inaugural release of the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) over an Australian range to begin formal field evaluations. The operation marks the first time the weapon has been flight-tested, confirming its transition from design to aerial trials.
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