Uncovering the JASSM: Stealth, Precision, and Autonomy
This guide explains JASSM, uncovering its design, stealth features, range, and role in modern air combat.
Lockheed, Raytheon Awarded Nearly $8 Billion to Supply Missiles for US Allies
The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin and Raytheon contracts totaling approximately $7.8 billion for the procurement of three types of precision-guided missiles under foreign military sales agreements with allied countries.
Lockheed Wins $999M Pentagon Deal for Cruise, Anti-Ship Missiles Support
Lockheed Martin will support production and sustainment of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile and the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile for the US.
Israel Discusses JASSM Missile Procurement With US
Israel is reportedly in “advanced talks” with the US to procure Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles from Lockheed Martin.
US F-16s to Get Stealthy Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile Upgrade
The US Air Force’s (USAF) F-16 fighter aircraft are set to receive expanded combat capabilities with the future integration of long-range anti-ship missiles (LRASM).
Lockheed Unveils Low-Cost, Modular, Mass-Producible Cruise Missiles
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new type of modular and mass-producible air vehicle shaped like a cruise missile: the Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT).
Japan Orders More Air-to-Surface Missiles From US for Fighter Jets
The US State Department has greenlighted a potential $39-million sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles Extended Range (JASSM-ER) to Japan.
US Military Identifies Critical Weapons Yet to Be Supplied to Ukraine
The US military has compiled a list of defense systems it considers essential for Ukraine’s fight against Russia but that have yet to be provided to the war-torn nation.
Lockheed Awarded $3.2B JASSM, LRASM Missile Contract for US Allies
Lockheed Martin has received a $3.2-billion contract to produce Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles and Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles for US allies.
Lockheed Unveils ‘Extreme Range’ Variant of JASSM Cruise Missile
Lockheed Martin is enhancing the deep strike capability of its renowned AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile with the introduction of a new extreme range variant.
USAF Orders Ramp Up of JASSM, LRASM Air-Launched Missiles Production
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $130-million contract modification to ramp up the production of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles and Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles.
Poland to Buy $735M of Long-Range Missiles From US
Poland is set to buy $735 million worth of long-range missiles from the US to boost its defense capabilities.
Taiwan Eyeing US-Made Long-Range Precision Strike Missiles for F-16s
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has signified its intent to procure more long-range precision strike missiles from the US to bolster its invasion deterrence.
US Air Force F-15EX Demonstrates Longest Missile Launch in Key Test
The US Air Force has concluded a key test phase of the F-15EX, demonstrating the longest air-to-air and air-to-ground munition launches in US history and integration with 5th-generation aircraft.
USAF Arms MC-130J Cargo Aircraft With JASSM Long-Range Missile
The US Air Force recently demonstrated the loading, unloading, and arming of an MC-130J Commando II aircraft with AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles.
US Approves JASSM-ER Air-Launched Missile Sale to Japan
The US State Department has approved Japan’s request to buy 50 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range and related gear.
Japan Mulling Cargo Aircraft-Launched Missile Capability
The Japanese Ministry of Defense is considering mounting long-range missiles on military transport aircraft as part of a counter-strike capability.
US Eyes More Powerful Explosives for Deadlier Weapons
The US Senate has earmarked $13 million for a program seeking to expand the range and lethality of US military munitions.
US Air Force Awards Lockheed $1.2 Billion JASSM and LRASM Contracts
The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin over $1 billion in contracts to produce two key missile systems.
Pentagon Wants to Ramp Up Ship-Killing Missile Procurement
The US military wants to ramp up procurement of long-range missiles from next year, seeking to double the combined annual acquisition of the LRASM and JASSM from 500 to 1,000.
Netherlands to Enhance Long-Range Firepower With US, Israeli Weapons
The Netherlands will acquire US and Israeli-made weapons to address military firepower requirements against long-distance threats.
US to Conduct Maiden Air-Dropped Missile Live-Fire Exercise: Report
The US Special Forces will reportedly conduct a live-fire exercise of airdropped cruise missiles this week over the Norwegian Sea.
USAF’s B-2 Spirit Bomber Gets Extended-Range Stealth Missile
The US Air Force conducted a previously undisclosed air-to-surface missile test with its B-2 Spirit Bomber in December 2021.
USAF Remotely Retargets Cargo Aircraft-Launched Missiles
The US Air Force has demonstrated its air-to-surface standoff missile-equipped Palletized Weapon System by remotely retargeting simulated missiles aboard a cargo aircraft.
