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Rapid Dragon is a palletized munitions experimentation campaign exploring the feasibility and operational advantages of airdropping long-range palletized munitions from unmodified existing airlift platforms, such as the C-130 and C-17. In this photo from a test in November 2021, a cruise missile is released from a pallet and deploys its wings and tail. Lockheed Martin’s Rapid Dragon efforts have made the company a finalist in Aviation Week Network’s 2023 Program Excellence Awards Special Projects category. (Courtesy photo)

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