U.S. Air Force AGM-190A Missile Goes From Design to Combat Fast

U.S. Air Force AGM-190A missile goes from design to combat fast

The U.S. Air Force’s Havoc Spear cruise missile has passed a combat evaluation and is now cleared for broader use across special operations and conventional aircraft, Air Force Special Operations Command announced. The missile, officially designated the AGM-190A, was tested in a live operational setting during the spring of 2026. AFSOC ran the evaluation in […]

After combat success, AFSOC wants new Leidos cruise missile on 'every type' of platform

The 200-pound class Havoc Spear has a range of over 400 nautical miles (460 miles), according to Leidos.

AFSOC gunship launches new Havoc Spear cruise missiles at targets in Africa during combat operations

The small cruise missile was pursued via a cooperative research and development agreement, or CRADA, with Leidos.

Two AGM-190As Fired Recently in AFRICOM, LRIP for 45 Underway

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.–Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) recently fired two ramp-launched Leidos [LDOS] AGM-190A Havoc Spear small cruise missiles in combat strikes from an AC-130J gunship against ground targets […]

U.S. Air Force says AGM-190A Havoc Spear proved effective in combat evaluation, enabling wider use across special operations and conventional aircraft

Air Force Special Operations Command said the AGM-190A Havoc Spear met its requirements for a small cruise missile during a combat evaluation in spring 2026.