The Return of the Arrow: Canada’s Next Generation Hybrid Ground-Effect Missile for the 21st Century
Amid rapidly shifting global power dynamics, this report introduces the next-generation Hybrid Ground-Effect Missile (HGEM) system — a revolutionary weapon designed to counter modern maritime threats. By seamlessly integrating advanced propulsion, stealth, and MIRV capabilities, the HGEM transforms multi-domain operations with its four-phase design: from stealthy underwater transit and precise water-to-air transitions to supersonic ground-effect flight and hypersonic terminal deployment. This innovative system not only neutralizes high-value naval targets but also secures critical trade routes, reinforcing NATO alliances and offering a strategic response to emerging geopolitical challenges.


























