US EditionUSAF plans LRASM anti-ship missile integration on F-15E, F
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The incorporation of new long-range attack capabilities into various combat platforms has become a priority for the U.S. Armed Forces. A potential conflict in the Asia-Pacific region, with the People’s Republic of China as its main adversary, has led to changes in US strategic planning since recent years. This hypothetical high-intensity conflict and saturated operational scenarios of air defence systems, ground attack and electronic warfare, ca…
US Navy to integrate LRASM anti-ship missile on F-15E/F-15EX fighters
The US Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has announced its intent to negotiate a sole-source contract with Lockheed Martin for the integration of the LRASM (Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile) onto the F-15E Strike Eagle and F-15EX Eagle II aircraft. The LRASM is a precision-guided, stealth missile, designed for long-range engagements against maritime targets. Developed by Lockheed Martin, the LRASM is based on the Joint Air-to-Surface Stando…
USAF plans LRASM anti-ship missile integration on F-15E, F
Published on 8 January, the pre-solicitation advised plans to negotiate a sole-source integration contract with Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control. The decision to add the AGM-158C-1 to the F-15X/EX weapon set reflects the USAF’s increasing operational focus on long range maritime strike in the Indo-Pacific. LRASM is an air-launched, precision-guided anti-ship weapon developed in response to a US Pacific Command Urgent Operation Need statem…
F-15E and F-15EX Set to Be Armed with AGM-158C LRASM
NAVAIR is working to integrate the AGM-158C-1 LRASM (Long Range Anti-Ship Missile) on the U.S. Air Force’s F-15E Strike Eagles and F-15EX Eagle IIs, providing them with yet another tool for engaging surface targets at sea. The U.S. Air Force’s F-15E Strike Eagle and F-15EX Eagle IIs are now set to be armed with the […] The post F-15E and F-15EX Set to Be Armed with AGM-158C LRASM appeared first on The Aviationist.
The AGM-158C LRASM missile was developed to provide effective attack capability against enemy naval units, even in heavily defended environments. This missile combines advanced stealth capabilities with an autonomous guidance system, making it difficult to detect and intercept. With a range of more than 370 kilometers, the AGM-158C allows aircraft carrying it to engage long-distance targets, minimizing risks for crews. Among the main features of…
F-15EXs And F-15Es Set To Get Stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles
The arsenals of the U.S. Air Force’s F-15E Strike Eagle and F-15EX Eagle II combat jets look set to grow with the addition of stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs). F-15Es and EXs armed with LRASMs would give the Air Force a major boost in its ability to engage enemy warships, which could be particularly valuable in any future high-end fight in the Pacific against China. The U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) annou…
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