U.S. Air Force AGM-190A Havoc Spear cruise missile passes combat evaluation, cleared for wider use
The U.S. Air Force's AGM-190A Havoc Spear cruise missile has completed a combat evaluation in spring 2026 and is now cleared for broader use across special operations and conventional aircraft. Air Force Special Operations Command announced the milestone. The Havoc Spear is a small, low-cost cruise missile developed under urgent acquisition authorities.
Why it matters: From design to combat-tested in under two years—the Air Force is finally fielding weapons at the speed Ukraine forces demand, not the speed bureaucracy prefers.
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