JASSM Cruise Missile

JASSM: Reliable. Affordable. Proven.   ___

 

As one of Lockheed Martin’s first cruise missiles, JASSM has experienced over 20 years of successful partnership with the U.S. Air Force, providing continued significant long-range, precision engagement capabilities for air-to-ground missions. The combat proven and mission effective weapon system is designed to destroy high-value, well-defended, fixed and relocatable targets from significant standoff range, keeping aircrews well out of danger from hostile air defense systems without compromise to lethality or reach.

Cruising for Over 20 Years   ___

2001

JASSM initial production begins

2014

JASSM-ER enters service with the U.S. Air Force

2018

19 JASSMs are successfully employed in the battlespace during the Syrian Civil War

2022

New, advanced facility comes online, allowing for increased AGM-158 production

Mature, Advanced Production Line   ___

The ever-evolving threat environment demands our warfighters have the right tools at the right quantity to complete today’s and tomorrow’s missions. Lockheed Martin is committed to ensuring the warfighter is well-equipped for those missions by making key infrastructure investments in production and manufacturing lines.

 

In June 2022, Lockheed Martin brought online a new 225,000 square-foot manufacturing facility including a fully robotic paint line, increased automation in testing processes, as well as dynamic factory modeling for future production forecasting. This facility in addition to the current production line enables the workforce to produce JASSM systems more quickly and affordably. 

 

JASSM of the Future   ___
JASSM remains responsive and relevant to 21 st century security through continued development of enhanced capabilities, software upgrades, and integration onto premier platforms like the F-35. 


Stay Informed: The Latest News on JASSM   ___
Lockheed Martin has been a trusted partner to NATO and European nations as we work together to strengthen their defense capability and industrial base.
Lockheed Martin received a contract award for LRASM and JASSM to increase production in support of critical weapons capacity for the US and allies.
Our commitment to the warfighter has driven us to develop the AGM-158 eXtreme Range (XR) cruise missile.
The demand for 21st Century Security solutions is at an all-time high, as the U.S. military and its allies turn to proven capabilities to deter and defend against evolving threats worldwide.
Transformation. It’s not a word to be used lightly. It oftentimes includes a dramatic change, and sometimes a complete metamorphosis.
The US Air Force (USAF) plans to field the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range (JASSM-ER) across its B-2 Spirit stealth bomber fleet following a successful test-firing of the cruise missile from the Northrop Grumman-built aircraft, according to a service spokesperson.
The highly anticipated new B-21 Raider may be waiting in the wings to replace it, but the U.S. Air Force’s original stealth bomber, the B-2 Spirit, is continuing to get upgrades to ensure it can remain at the sharp end of the precision strike and nuclear deterrent missions. The aircraft's manufacturer, Northrop Grumman, disclosed today that B-2 has now successfully conducted a test launch of the stealthy AGM-158B JASSM-ER cruise missile.
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is set to acquire an initial suite of Lockheed Martin AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles-Extended Range (JASSM-ER) – potentially including the latest AGM-158B-2 JASSM ‘extreme range' variant – following US State Department approval of the possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Australia.
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- A team from the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) conducted an AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) launch from an F-16, June, 8.
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Business Development
For information regarding JASSM sales, suppliers, production or sustainment:

U.S. Air Force / Domestic

Brian Hastings

(407) 356-2418

FMS / International Business Development

Ben Strickland

(407) 356-3726

Lawrence Pravecek

(703) 413-2653

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