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Air Force

Leidos Introduces Self-Funded Small Cruise Missile With Multi-Mission Capabilities

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

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Leidos Introduces Self-Funded Small Cruise Missile With Multi-Mission Capabilities

Ramp launch of Leidos Small Cruise Missile from AC-130J. Photo: Leidos

Leidos [LDOS] on Thursday introduced a small cruise missile (SCM) the company has been developing on its own for nearly four years to meet the needs of Special Operations Forces for stand-off strike and lethality at low cost, and the company said the one-way Black Arrow can also be configured for additional collaborative autonomy missions. Beginning in December 2023, Leidos, working with U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), Leidos has successfully completed captive carry…

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