The next generation Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) achieved early operational capability (EOC) with the F/A-18E/F in November, Naval News learned from NAVAIR, bringing new capabilities to U.S. Naval Air Forces.
Lockheed Martin, NAVAIR and the U.S. Air Force will start working on the integration of LRASM on the B-52 following a budget allocation in FY 2019. In addition, fit checks of LRASM aboard the P-8A Poseidon MPA were carried out about a year ago.
Lockheed Martin is currently pursuing two different programs calling for the procurement of next generation anti-ship missiles in Australia, Naval News learned from company representatives during PACIFIC 2019, the naval defense exposition held last week in Sydney, Australia.
The next generation Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) is set to achieve early operational capability with the F/A-18E/F by the end of the month, Naval News learned from NAVAIR, bringing new capabilities to U.S. Naval Air Forces.
Day 1 at DSEI 2019, the defense exhibition held in London, UK. Our day 1 naval news coverage at the show includes:
In March, MBDA announced the end of the Key Review on the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon program. In June, the company unveiled scale models of different multipurpose missiles that could be linked to the FC/ASW.
The successful LRASM sensor program demonstrates BAE Systems' ability to quickly deliver advanced EW technology to warfighters.
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defense (MoD) issued a prior information notice (PIN) for a Next Generation Surface Ship Guided Weapon (SSGW) contract for the Royal Navy.
Lockheed Martin received a $172 million contract from the U.S. Navy and Air Force for Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) production.
