ARRW hypersonic missile is nearly ready

Plus: Potatoes and tomatoes could hold the secret to new cancer drugs. Dec 09, 2022 [Blueprint]( Swift as an arrow… [or in this case, an ARRW](. And it really is swift. ARRW, the United States' first hypersonic missile, is almost ready for operational status. It’s expected to be complete and ready for deployment as early as fall 2023, and can travel at a maximum speed of almost 15,000 mph (24,000 km/h; Mach 20). I told you it was swift. But before you take a peek at that trajectory, cast your eyes over something of a more downhill nature. [This video]( shows the story of the iconic clean energy plant with its own ski slope. Good morning. I’m Alice, an Editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s dive in. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers had scientists’ insights from the developers of bioengineered plants, and how they can clean the air in your house. This week, they’ll hear from the Head of System Development Future Brake Systems at Continental about what he believes to be a game-changing development. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+]( today to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. [Play]VIDEO OF THE DAY [CopenHill: The story of the iconic clean energy plant with its own ski slope.]( [CopenHill: The story of the iconic clean energy plant with its own ski slope.]( It’s a little off-piste, but we like it. [Must Read]MUST READ [The ARRW, the United States' first hypersonic missile, is almost ready for operational status.]( [The ARRW, the United States' first hypersonic missile, is almost ready.]( Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is developing the [first hypersonic weapon for the Air Force.]( And what’s more, it’s nearly ready. In fact, the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) is expected to be complete and ready for deployment as early as fall 2023. The AGM-183 ARRW is a hypersonic air-to-ground missile with a rocket motor. It can travel at a maximum speed of almost 15,000 mph (24,000 km/h; Mach 20) and uses a boost-glide mechanism, by which a rocket is mounted to accelerate it to a hypersonic speed before it “glides” toward its target. → The U.S. Air Force granted Lockheed Martin a $480 million contract in August 2018 to develop an air-launched hypersonic weapon. In June 2019, the AGM-183A ARRW underwent its initial captive carry flight test onboard a B-52 of the United States Air Force. [READ MORE [Arrow]]( [Facebook]( [HEALTH]HEALTH [Potatoes and tomatoes could hold the secret to new cancer drugs.]( Because of how aggressive they have to be, many cancer treatments damage healthy cells, and can cause a raft of severe side effects. So, in search of solutions with fewer adverse effects, [researchers have examined glycoalkaloids]( which are the bioactive substances found in many vegetables, such as potatoes and tomatoes. The research team worked on five glycoalkaloids – solanine, chaconine, solasonine, solamargine, and tomatine. All of which you find in crude extracts of the Solanaceae plant family, also known as nightshades. [READ MORE [Arrow]]( [TRANSPORTATION]TRANSPORTATION [A design company has turned a Tesla Semi into an RV concept.]( Having an autonomous truck that drives you anywhere while you sleep on board and keep up with the chores could be the future of both transport and housing. That’s what Tesla hopes, anyway. And that’s why it’s [unveiled the design for the Tesla Semi]( an electric-powered luxury RV. The company claims you can power your vehicle during the day, traveling without emitting any pollution, then run your life off the same battery pack. Simply charge it up at night and repeat the process the next day. [READ MORE [Arrow]]( [CULTURE]CULTURE [Japanese man travels 4,000 miles to spell ‘marry me’ on Google Earth.]( Back in 2008, Yasushi 'Yassan' Takahashi wanted to find an [original way to propose to his girlfriend](. So he went on a 4,000 mile (7,163 kilometer) journey, which took him six months to complete, according to a video posted on Google. He did this to create the world’s biggest GPS art, which spelled the words MARRY ME with a heart with an arrow in it at the end. As well as a successful proposal, the event also garnered him a Guinness World Book Record. A double win! [READ MORE [Arrow]]( [MAIL & MUSINGS]MAIL & MUSINGS The ARRW, the United States' first hypersonic missile, is almost ready for operational status. Do you think this development has commercial applications? 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