Lockheed Martin performed several flight tests with an updated version of the company's Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile, or JASSM, the company announced Wednesday.
During the tests, the weapons were equipped with modernized GPS anti-jam hardware and software, and launched from B-2 and B-52 bomber aircraft at altitudes over 24,000 feet. Lockheed Martin officials say the demonstration verified the missile's capabilities on the battlefield.
"JASSM is effective in a variety of challenging mission environments," program director Jason Denney said in a press release. "With these JASSM product updates, we continue to provide a wide range of affordable options that ensure a tactical advantage for U.S. and allied warfighters."
JASSM is a long-range precision standoff missile designed to engage high-value fixed targets. The weapons are equipped with a penetrating blast-fragmentation warhead. Lockheed Martin also produces the JASSM-Extended Range, or JASSM-ER, for longer range strikes.
The Missiles have been equipped on a variety of U.S. fighters and bombers, including the B-52, F-16, F-15E and B-1B.
Brazilian army buys more SAAB missile defense systems
The Brazilian army is procuring additional RBS 70 surface-to-air missile systems from Saab Defense of Sweden, according to the company.
The order for the RBS 70 VSHORAD, or very short range air defense system, is worth nearly $11.7 million, Saab announced, with deliveries scheduled to start this year and continue into 2018.
In addition to the systems, the contract includes launch … read more
