This palletized missile system converts cargo aircraft to standoff bombers. Rapid Dragon is compatible with existing airlifters like the C-130 and C-17 without modification. It can airdrop any variant of palletized long- or short-range munitions against land or naval targets, providing a cost-effective method of temporarily converting cargo aircraft to standoff bombers for primary missions. The system was developed by the U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin and is expected to be used in the futur