*Important Correction*
Lockheed Martin's MAKO missile did not lose in competition for the SiAW contract. Instead, Lockheed Martin chose not to bid on Phase II of the program.

Lockheed Martin provided the following statement:
"While we made the decision not to proceed with SiAW Phase 2, our efforts in advancing the use of digital development tools and processes on SiAW have further strengthened our capabilities for delivering highly survivable and accurate deep strike weapon capabilities to the warfighter."

-- BREAK --

Earlier this week, Lockheed Martin unveiled the world’s first air-launched hypersonic missile designed to be carried internally by stealth fighters like the F-35 and F-22, marking what could be the single most significant development in hypersonic weapons technology since the first Russian and Chinese hypersonic weapons entered service.

Let's talk about what we know about this new Mako hypersonic missile, and what it might mean for the future of warfare.

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