AGM-158 JASSM

Oct- 2023 -

24 October

AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile

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.

Sep- 2023 -

6 September

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

Aug- 2023 -

31 August

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

30 August

Asia Pacific

Impression image of an F-35 with JASSM-ER.

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

7 August

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

7 August

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

May- 2023 -

22 May

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

Apr- 2023 -

6 April

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

5 April

Arms

Rojoef Manuel