Overview
- AFSOC announced the AGM-190A Havoc Spear completed a combat evaluation and meets the command’s requirements for a small cruise missile.
- The weapon was tested in Africa where AFSOC said launches from an AFSOC platform demonstrated accuracy and effectiveness in operational conditions.
- USSOCOM led acquisition under a cooperative research and development agreement with industry to speed development and fielding outside normal procurement timelines.
- AFSOC describes the 200-pound-class missile as modular, mission-adaptable, and lower cost to produce, with industry partners saying production capacity can scale to many thousands per year.
- Officials said the next steps are wider integration across special operations and conventional platforms, plus crew training and production ramp-up to make the missile readily available for operations.