The Black Arrow is an indicator of the deep trouble that the Pentagon finds itself in today. It may also be a way out.

The Black Arrow design stemmed from Britain’s efforts to develop a nuclear-capable ballistic missile, beginning with the Blue Streak rocket, canceled in 1960. To that end, the British government ...

The Black Arrow Small Cruise Missile flew for an extended ... Research Laboratory’s Weapon Open System Architecture in the design would allow rapidly modifying, swapping or upgrading sections ...