Lockheed Martin has secured $999 million from the US Department of Defense to support production and sustainment of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM).
The deal covers upgrades, integration, manufacturing, and logistics for all variants in the US Air Force inventory.
Work will take place in Orlando, Florida, with completion expected by July 17, 2030.
JASSM
The JASSM is a long-range, air-launched cruise missile designed for precision strikes.
It carries a 450-kilogram (1,000-pound) penetrating warhead and can engage fixed and relocatable targets.
It has a range of over 500 nautical miles (575 miles/925 kilometers).
The missile is integrated on multiple platforms, including the F-15E, F-16, F/A-18, and F-35.
The AGM-158B-2 variant features several upgrades, including a modernized missile control unit and the latest version of the GPS Anti-Jam Receiver.
These enhancements support the continued development of the system through future hardware and software improvements.
LRASM
The LRASM is a precision-guided missile designed to strike various surface targets at extended distances.
It employs semi-autonomous navigation to accurately reach its target while maintaining standoff distance for platform safety.
It is currently deployed on the US Air Force B-1B bomber and the US Navy F/A-18E/F fighter.
A surface-launched version compatible with vertical launch systems is also in development.
The missile is being integrated with the F-35 fleet to provide advanced long-range strike capabilities.
The LRASM’s guidance system reduces reliance on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platforms, as well as on network links and GPS.
This allows the missile to operate in contested electronic warfare environments, using coarse target data to locate and engage targets, even when GPS or communications are denied.
