Lockheed Martin's Joint Air-to-Ground Missile has demonstrated its multi-mode capabilities in government-led flight tests.
The tests, conducted at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., involved attacks on two laser-designated static targets.
In the first test, the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile, or JAGM, successfully engaged the stationary target using its precision-strike, semi-active laser. In the second test the missile acquired the target using its precision strike, semi-active laser while simultaneously tracking the target with its millimeter wave radar.
In both cases, the missile traveled about 2.5 miles to its target.
"These flight tests demonstrate the maturity of Lockheed Martin's JAGM design and prove our risk-mitigation success and readiness for production," said Frank St. John, vice president of Tactical Missiles and Combat Maneuver Systems at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. "Our innovative, affordable JAGM solution will provide operational flexibility and combat effectiveness, keeping the warfighter ahead of the threat."
Lockheed Martin recently submitted its proposal to the U.S. Army for JAGM engineering and manufacturing development and low-rate initial production. It expects the Army to award a contract for the missile later this year.
