Rapid Dragon is a palletized and disposable weapons module which is airdropped in order to deploy flying munitions, typically cruise missiles, from unmodified cargo planes.

Jan 31, 2025 · Developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory's Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation office, Rapid Dragon is a palletized and disposable weapon module that enables …

Nov 14, 2022 · The airdropped palletized munition system is part of Rapid Dragon, the program that delivers long-range strike weapons by dropping pallets of precision munitions capabilities from the …

Through the Rapid Dragon Program, AFRL’s SDPE and its partners (Air Force Futures, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Mobility Command, and industry partners) have demonstrated …

Aug 4, 2023 · The US Air Force has announced successful tests of its Rapid Dragon system, which converts cargo aircraft into weapons carriers that can deploy cruise missiles (and potentially other …

Apr 30, 2025 · The Rapid Dragon Missile System represents an innovative approach to modern warfare, designed primarily for the rapid deployment of cruise missiles from cargo aircraft.

Rapid Dragon is a fast-paced U.S. Air Force Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation (SDPE) program that has moved from concept to surrogate missile deployment in just 10 months.

Sep 11, 2023 · This is the first time Rapid Dragon, a precision munitions capability for medium-sized or larger cargo aircraft that allows U.S. and NATO forces a flexible rapid response option, has been …

Dec 19, 2023 · Rapid Dragon is a palletized munitions experimentation campaign exploring the concept of airdropping long-range palletized weapons from unmodified existing airlift platforms, such as the C …

Through the Rapid Dragon Program, AFRL’s SDPE and its partners (Air Force Futures, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Mobility Command, and industry partners) are progressing to …