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| service = Achieved IOC March 1st 2022 with the U.S. Marine Corps<ref name="navy17may22">{{cite web |title=Marine Corps Joint Air-to-Ground Missile Achieves Initial Operational Capability |url=https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3035212/marine-corps-joint-air-to-ground-missile-achieves-initial-operational-capability/ |website=United States Navy |access-date=7 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203224019/https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3035212/marine-corps-joint-air-to-ground-missile-achieves-initial-operational-capability/ |archive-date=3 February 2023 |date=17 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| vehicle_range = {{convert|5|mi|km|abbr=on}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed/data/mfc/photo/tradeshows/ausa-winter-2014/briefings/mfc-2014-AUSA-Winter-JAGM-briefing.pdf | |
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The '''AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile''' ('''JAGM''') is an American military program to develop an [[air-to-surface missile]] to replace the current air-launched [[BGM-71 TOW]], [[AGM-114 Hellfire]], and [[AGM-65 Maverick]] missiles.<ref name="ARMY_BIJ">{{cite web|url=http://www.dtic.mil/descriptivesum/Y2008/Army/0603460A.pdf|title=ARMY RDT&E BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION (R2 Exhibit) - PDF|access-date=2007-07-15|archive-date=2017-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305190804/http://www.dtic.mil/descriptivesum/Y2008/Army/0603460A.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> The U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps plan to buy thousands of JAGMs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/08/17/346221/video-raytheonboeing-show-jagm-direct-hit.html | |
The '''AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile''' ('''JAGM''') is an American military program to develop an [[air-to-surface missile]], to replace the current air-launched [[BGM-71 TOW]], [[AGM-114 Hellfire]], and [[AGM-65 Maverick]] missiles.<ref name="ARMY_BIJ">{{cite web|url=http://www.dtic.mil/descriptivesum/Y2008/Army/0603460A.pdf|title=ARMY RDT&E BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION (R2 Exhibit) - PDF|access-date=2007-07-15|archive-date=2017-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305190804/http://www.dtic.mil/descriptivesum/Y2008/Army/0603460A.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> The U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps plan to buy thousands of JAGMs.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trimble |first=Stephen |date=17 August 2010 |title=VIDEO: Raytheon/Boeing show JAGM direct hit |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/08/17/346221/video-raytheonboeing-show-jagm-direct-hit.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100828080311/http://www.flightglobal.com:80/articles/2010/08/17/346221/video-raytheonboeing-show-jagm-direct-hit.html |archive-date=28 August 2010 |access-date=17 August 2010 |website=Flight Global}}</ref> |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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The Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) program is a follow-on from the unsuccessful [[AGM-169 Joint Common Missile]] program that was cancelled due to budget cuts. JAGM will share basically the same objectives and technologies as JCM but will be developed over a longer time scale.<ref name="DEFDAY_01">{{cite web |url=http://www.industrywatch.com/pages/iw2/Story.nsp?story_id=107810071&ID=iw&scategory=Small+Business%3ATools&P=&F=&R=&VNC=hnall |title=Pentagon Plans Industry Day For Joint Air To Ground Missile |work=Defense Daily |volume=234 |issue=60 |access-date=2007-07-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071209121141/http://www.industrywatch.com/pages/iw2/Story.nsp?story_id=107810071&ID=iw&scategory=Small+Business%3ATools&P=&F=&R=&VNC=hnall |archive-date=2007-12-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
The Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) program is a follow-on from the unsuccessful [[AGM-169 Joint Common Missile]] program, that was cancelled due to budget cuts. JAGM will share basically the same objectives and technologies as the JCM, but will be developed over a longer time scale.<ref name="DEFDAY_01">{{cite web |url=http://www.industrywatch.com/pages/iw2/Story.nsp?story_id=107810071&ID=iw&scategory=Small+Business%3ATools&P=&F=&R=&VNC=hnall |title=Pentagon Plans Industry Day For Joint Air To Ground Missile |work=Defense Daily |volume=234 |issue=60 |access-date=2007-07-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071209121141/http://www.industrywatch.com/pages/iw2/Story.nsp?story_id=107810071&ID=iw&scategory=Small+Business%3ATools&P=&F=&R=&VNC=hnall |archive-date=2007-12-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In June 2007 the US Defense Department released a draft request for proposals (RFP) launching a competition for the Joint Air to Ground Missile (JAGM) program.<ref name="DEFDAY_01"/> In 2008, [[Raytheon Missile Systems|Raytheon]] and [[Boeing Defense, Space & Security|Boeing]] teamed up on a $125 million contract,<ref>{{ |
In June 2007, the US Defense Department released a draft request for proposals (RFP), launching a competition for the Joint Air to Ground Missile (JAGM) program.<ref name="DEFDAY_01"/> In 2008, [[Raytheon Missile Systems|Raytheon]] and [[Boeing Defense, Space & Security|Boeing]] teamed up on a $125 million contract,<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2008 |title=Raytheon and Boeing Team for Joint Air to Ground Missile Program |url=https://raytheon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=966 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002222847/https://raytheon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=966 |archive-date=2 October 2023 |access-date=6 October 2013 |website=Raytheon}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=22 September 2008 |title=U.S. Army Awards Raytheon-Boeing Team $125 Million Contract for Joint Air-to-Ground Missile |url=http://investor.raytheon.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=84193&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1199211 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121065731/http://investor.raytheon.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=84193&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1199211 |archive-date=21 January 2016 |access-date=6 October 2013 |website=Raytheon}}</ref> and [[Lockheed Martin]] received a $122 million technology development contract for the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) system. The 27-month contracts from the U.S. Army's Aviation and Missile Command is for a competitive risk-reduction phase.<ref name="lockheedmartin.com">{{cite web |date=18 September 2008 |title=Lockheed Martin Wins $122 Million Technology Development Contract for Joint Air-To-Ground Missile Program |url=https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2008-09-18-Lockheed-Martin-Wins-122-Million-Technology-Development-Contract-for-Joint-Air-to-Ground-Missile-Program |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123220802/https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2008-09-18-Lockheed-Martin-Wins-122-Million-Technology-Development-Contract-for-Joint-Air-to-Ground-Missile-Program |archive-date=23 January 2022 |website=Lockheed Martin}}</ref> |
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In the spring of 2011, each team submitted its proposal, with a contract award expected in the first quarter of 2012. However, in September 2011, the Army and Navy requested the JAGM program be terminated.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sherman |first=Jason |date=11 October 2011 |title=Army, Navy Propose Terminating Joint Air-to-Ground Missile Program |url=http://defensenewsstand.com/NewsStand-General/The-INSIDER-Free-Article/army-navy-propose-terminating-joint-air-to-ground-missile-program/menu-id-720.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111128084459/http://defensenewsstand.com/NewsStand-General/The-INSIDER-Free-Article/army-navy-propose-terminating-joint-air-to-ground-missile-program/menu-id-720.html |archive-date=28 November 2011 |access-date=5 December 2011 |website=Inside Defense}}</ref> In 2012, the JAGM survived a budget reduction, with reduced funding.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trimble |first=Stephen |date=26 January 2012 |title=Pentagon slashes fighter squadrons, airlifters in new budget proposal |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pentagon-slashes-fighters-squadrons-airlifters-in-new-budget-proposal-367457/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230615082938/https://www.flightglobal.com/pentagon-slashes-fighter-squadrons-airlifters-in-new-budget-proposal/103813.article |archive-date=15 June 2023 |access-date=14 November 2013 |website=Flight Global}}</ref> |
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In 2012, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon received contracts from the U.S. Army to extend the JAGM technology development program including the design, test, and demonstration phases for the JAGM guidance section.<ref> |
In 2012, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon received contracts from the U.S. Army to extend the JAGM technology development program, including the design, test, and demonstration phases for the JAGM guidance section.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 August 2012 |title=Lockheed Martin Awarded $64 Million JAGM Contract For Extended Technology Development |url=https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2012-08-17-Lockheed-Martin-Awarded-64-Million-JAGM-Contract-For-Extended-Technology-Development |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201142110/https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2012-08-17-Lockheed-Martin-Awarded-64-Million-JAGM-Contract-For-Extended-Technology-Development |archive-date=1 December 2022 |website=Lockheed Martin}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Majumdar |first=Dave |date=23 October 2012 |title=Raytheon submits JAGM contract proposal |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/ausa-raytheon-submits-jagm-contract-proposal/107515.article |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330105854/https://www.flightglobal.com/ausa-raytheon-submits-jagm-contract-proposal/107515.article |archive-date=30 March 2023 |website=Flight Global}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 December 2012 |title=US Army awards JAGM continued technology development contract |url=https://www.army-technology.com/news/newsus-army-awards-jagm-continued-technology-development-contract/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209020926/https://www.army-technology.com/news/newsus-army-awards-jagm-continued-technology-development-contract/ |archive-date=9 February 2023 |website=Army Technology}}</ref> In 2013, the Army announced it would not award Raytheon a contract for the remainder of the Technology Development (TD) phase, and will continue with Lockheed's contract.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Malenic |first=Marina |date=18 July 2013 |title=US Army to move ahead with Lockheed Martin JAGM |url=http://www.janes.com/article/24749/us-army-to-move-ahead-with-lockheed-martin-jagm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130724013144/http://www.janes.com/article/24749/us-army-to-move-ahead-with-lockheed-martin-jagm |archive-date=24 July 2013 |website=Janes}}</ref> In February 2012, the Navy and Marine Corps terminated their investment in the program, saying it was a "manageable risk" to do so and that they would instead focus on the [[GBU-53/B StormBreaker]] and continued Hellfire procurement, making the JAGM an Army-only program. In March 2014, they re-entered the program, with documents showing integration of the missile onto Marine [[Bell AH-1Z Viper|AH-1Z]] helicopters.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 June 2022 |title=JAGM: Joint Air-Ground Missile Again |url=https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/joint-common-missile-program-fired-but-not-forgotten-0229/#jagm-milestones-army-contract-awards |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101013857/https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/joint-common-missile-program-fired-but-not-forgotten-0229/#jagm-milestones-army-contract-awards |archive-date=1 January 2024 |website=Defense Industry Daily}}</ref> |
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In 2015, the Army issued an RFP for a JAGM guidance section upgrade. Lockheed Martin |
In 2015, the Army issued an RFP for a JAGM guidance section upgrade. Lockheed Martin offered its dual-mode laser and millimeter wave radar seeker, and Raytheon may submit its tri-mode seeker which adds imaging infrared if it chooses to compete.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parsons |first=Dan |date=6 February 2015 |title=US army seeks upgrades for Hellfire missile guidance system |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/us-army-seeks-upgrades-for-hellfire-missile-guidance-system/115825.article |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330122321/https://www.flightglobal.com/us-army-seeks-upgrades-for-hellfire-missile-guidance-system/115825.article |archive-date=30 March 2023 |website=Flight Global}}</ref> Lockheed Martin was awarded a $66 million engineering and manufacturing contract to combine its laser and millimeter wave seekers into the Hellfire Romeo missile body. Raytheon chose not to compete, but retains its tri-mode seeker should the Army request it.<ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/raytheon-sticking-by-tri-mode-missile-despite-lockheed-jagm-415378/ Raytheon sticking by tri-mode missile despite Lockheed JAGM win] - Flightglobal.com, 4 August 2015</ref> |
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The designation AGM-179 was assigned to the JAGM program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/412015-L(addendum).html| |
The designation AGM-179 was assigned to the JAGM program.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MDS Designators allocated after 19 August 1998 (until October 2018) |url=http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/412015-L(addendum).html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112193546/http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/412015-L(addendum).html |archive-date=12 November 2023 |website=Designation Systems}}</ref> In 2018, a [[Low rate initial production|Low-Rate Initial Production]] (LRIP) contract for JAGM was approved.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 June 2018 |title=Lockheed Martin's JAGM missile approved for LRIP phase |url=http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/june/4354-lockheed-martin-s-jagm-missile-approved-for-lrip-phase.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180630214127/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/june/4354-lockheed-martin-s-jagm-missile-approved-for-lrip-phase.html |archive-date=30 June 2018 |website=Air Recognition}}</ref> In early 2022, the AGM-179A achieved [[Initial Operational Capability]] (IOC) with USMC AH-1Z helicopters, clearing the weapon for operational deployment.<ref name="navy17may22"/> |
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In August 2022, the JAGM was declared ready for full-rate production. By February 2022, 1,000 missiles had been produced, manufacturing at the minimum sustainment rate, under low-rate production. Improvements to the JAGM are being developed, such as a medium-range variant with a range of {{cvt|10|mi|0}}, without changing the missile's dimensions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Judson |first=Jen |date=9 September 2022 |title=Army, Marines declare Joint Air-to-Ground Missile ready for production |url=https://www.defensenews.com/land/2022/09/09/army-marines-declare-joint-air-to-ground-missile-ready-for-production/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240107040842/https://www.defensenews.com/land/2022/09/09/army-marines-declare-joint-air-to-ground-missile-ready-for-production/ |archive-date=7 January 2024 |website=Defense News}}</ref> |
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In November 2022, Lockheed Martin flight tested the JAGM-Medium Range, or JAGM-MR, which traveled 10 miles. The version incorporates a tri-mode seeker, adding an imaging sensor, which was originally a requirement for the missile but was dropped due to cost factors. It was added back in the JAGM-MR as seeker technology became more affordable. Lockheed claims the upgraded capability can be provided at a cost close to the baseline JAGM.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Judson |first=Jen |date=29 December 2022 |title=Lockheed doubles Joint Air-to-Ground missile range in flight test |url=https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2022/12/29/lockheed-doubles-joint-air-to-ground-missile-range-in-flight-test/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240107041059/https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2022/12/29/lockheed-doubles-joint-air-to-ground-missile-range-in-flight-test/ |archive-date=7 January 2024 |website=Defense News}}</ref> |
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In June 2024, A 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit attack helicopter fired off a missile in the Pacific, striking a moving target vessel. According to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, "this EXPO strike launched the first live JAGM from an AH-1Z in the Indo-Pacific region and employed a variety of munitions against a high-speed towed target." |
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<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 June 2024 |title=A US Marine Corps attack helicopter fired off a new 'fire and forget' missile for the first time in the Pacific, striking a moving vessel |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-marine-corps-attack-helicopter-172324606.html |access-date=14 July 2024}}</ref> |
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==Launch platforms== |
==Launch platforms== |
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* [[MQ-1C Gray Eagle]]<ref name="ARMY_BIJ"/> |
* [[MQ-1C Gray Eagle]]<ref name="ARMY_BIJ"/> |
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* [[SH-60 Seahawk|MH-60R/S Seahawk]] |
* [[SH-60 Seahawk|MH-60R/S Seahawk]] |
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* [[MH-60 Black Hawk]] |
* [[MH-60 Black Hawk]], Direct Action Penetrator (DAP) |
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* [[AH-1Z Viper]]<ref |
* [[AH-1Z Viper]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Butler |first=Amy |date=13 October 2010 |title=U.S. Marines Propose AH-1Z Production Boost |url=https://aviationweek.com/us-marines-propose-ah-1z-production-boost |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107041420/https://aviationweek.com/us-marines-propose-ah-1z-production-boost |archive-date=7 January 2024 |website=Aviation Week}}</ref> |
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* [[OH-58F Kiowa]] |
* [[OH-58F Kiowa]] |
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* [[AH-6 Little Bird]] |
* [[AH-6 Little Bird]] |
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* [[MQ-9 Reaper]] |
* [[MQ-9 Reaper]] |
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* [[Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II]] |
* [[Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II]] |
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* [[Mk 41 Vertical Launching System]] |
* [[Mk 41 Vertical Launching System]], with Lockheed Martin Host Extensible Launching System (ExLS) |
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==Operators== |
==Operators== |
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{{UK}}: Selected by UK to equip its [[AH-64 Apache#AH-64E|AH-64E Apache]] helicopters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-confirms-jagm-missile-for-ah-64e-apache-fleet/|title=UK confirms JAGM missile for AH-64E Apache fleet|first=George|last=Allison|date=June 8, 2021}}</ref> |
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⚫ | *Selected by the Netherlands to equip its [[AH-64 Apache#AH-64E|AH-64E Apache]] helicopters.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 March 2023 |title=Laser- en radargeleide raketten voor Apache-gevechtshelikopters |url=https://www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieuws/2023/03/07/laser--en-radargeleide-raketten-voor-apache-gevechtshelikopters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103110034/https://www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieuws/2023/03/07/laser--en-radargeleide-raketten-voor-apache-gevechtshelikopters |archive-date=3 January 2024 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=Dutch Ministry of Defense |language=Dutch}}</ref> |
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*Selected by Poland as part of the [[AH-64 Apache#AH-64E|AH-64E Apache]] procurement.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 August 2023 |title=Poland – AH-64E Apache Helicopters |url=https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/poland-ah-64e-apache-helicopters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821203823/https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/poland-ah-64e-apache-helicopters |archive-date=21 August 2023 |website=Defense Security Cooperation Agency}}</ref> |
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*Selected for use on [[AH-64 Apache#AH-64E|AH-64E Apache]] helicopters.<ref>{{cite web |last=Allison |first=George |date=8 June 2021 |title=UK confirms JAGM missile for AH-64E Apache fleet |url=https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-confirms-jagm-missile-for-ah-64e-apache-fleet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030104234/https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-confirms-jagm-missile-for-ah-64e-apache-fleet/ |archive-date=30 October 2023 |website=UK Defence Journal}}</ref> A proposed [[Foreign Military Sales|foreign military sale]] of 3,000 AGM-179A Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles for $957.4 million was approved by the [[United States Department of State]] in October 2023.<ref name="Britain to buy 3,000 JAGM air-to-ground missiles">{{cite web |author=Allison |first=George |date=24 October 2023 |title=Britain to buy 3,000 JAGM air-to-ground missiles |url=https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-buy-3000-jagm-air-to-ground-missiles/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031220654/https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-buy-3000-jagm-air-to-ground-missiles/ |archive-date=31 October 2023 |accessdate=27 October 2023 |website=UK Defence Journal}}</ref> |
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In February 2012, the Navy and Marine Corps terminated their investment in the program, saying it was a "manageable risk" to do so and that they would instead focus on the [[GBU-53/B|GBU-53/B SDB II]] and continued Hellfire procurement, making the JAGM an Army-only program. In March 2014, they re-entered the program, with documents showing integration of the missile onto Marine [[Bell AH-1Z Viper|AH-1Z]] helicopters.<ref>[http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/joint-common-missile-program-fired-but-not-forgotten-0229/#jagm-milestones-army-contract-awards JAGM: Joint Air-Ground Missile Again] - Defenseindustrydaily.com</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 02:26, 27 September 2024
AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile | |
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![]() A prototype AGM-179 JAGM | |
Type | Air-to-surface missile |
Service history | |
In service | Achieved IOC March 1st 2022 with the U.S. Marine Corps[1] |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
Unit cost | US$319,000[2] (FY 2023) |
Specifications | |
Mass | 108 lb (49 kg) |
Length | 70 in (1,778 mm) |
Diameter | 7 in (178 mm) |
Operational range | 5 mi (8.0 km)[3] |
Guidance system | Semi-active laser and millimeter-wave radar |
Launch platform | Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft |
The AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) is an American military program to develop an air-to-surface missile, to replace the current air-launched BGM-71 TOW, AGM-114 Hellfire, and AGM-65 Maverick missiles.[4] The U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps plan to buy thousands of JAGMs.[5]
Description
[edit]The Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) program is a follow-on from the unsuccessful AGM-169 Joint Common Missile program, that was cancelled due to budget cuts. JAGM will share basically the same objectives and technologies as the JCM, but will be developed over a longer time scale.[6]
History
[edit]In June 2007, the US Defense Department released a draft request for proposals (RFP), launching a competition for the Joint Air to Ground Missile (JAGM) program.[6] In 2008, Raytheon and Boeing teamed up on a $125 million contract,[7][8] and Lockheed Martin received a $122 million technology development contract for the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) system. The 27-month contracts from the U.S. Army's Aviation and Missile Command is for a competitive risk-reduction phase.[9]
In the spring of 2011, each team submitted its proposal, with a contract award expected in the first quarter of 2012. However, in September 2011, the Army and Navy requested the JAGM program be terminated.[10] In 2012, the JAGM survived a budget reduction, with reduced funding.[11]
In 2012, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon received contracts from the U.S. Army to extend the JAGM technology development program, including the design, test, and demonstration phases for the JAGM guidance section.[12][13][14] In 2013, the Army announced it would not award Raytheon a contract for the remainder of the Technology Development (TD) phase, and will continue with Lockheed's contract.[15] In February 2012, the Navy and Marine Corps terminated their investment in the program, saying it was a "manageable risk" to do so and that they would instead focus on the GBU-53/B StormBreaker and continued Hellfire procurement, making the JAGM an Army-only program. In March 2014, they re-entered the program, with documents showing integration of the missile onto Marine AH-1Z helicopters.[16]
In 2015, the Army issued an RFP for a JAGM guidance section upgrade. Lockheed Martin offered its dual-mode laser and millimeter wave radar seeker, and Raytheon may submit its tri-mode seeker which adds imaging infrared if it chooses to compete.[17] Lockheed Martin was awarded a $66 million engineering and manufacturing contract to combine its laser and millimeter wave seekers into the Hellfire Romeo missile body. Raytheon chose not to compete, but retains its tri-mode seeker should the Army request it.[18]
The designation AGM-179 was assigned to the JAGM program.[19] In 2018, a Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract for JAGM was approved.[20] In early 2022, the AGM-179A achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) with USMC AH-1Z helicopters, clearing the weapon for operational deployment.[1]
In August 2022, the JAGM was declared ready for full-rate production. By February 2022, 1,000 missiles had been produced, manufacturing at the minimum sustainment rate, under low-rate production. Improvements to the JAGM are being developed, such as a medium-range variant with a range of 10 mi (16 km), without changing the missile's dimensions.[21]
In November 2022, Lockheed Martin flight tested the JAGM-Medium Range, or JAGM-MR, which traveled 10 miles. The version incorporates a tri-mode seeker, adding an imaging sensor, which was originally a requirement for the missile but was dropped due to cost factors. It was added back in the JAGM-MR as seeker technology became more affordable. Lockheed claims the upgraded capability can be provided at a cost close to the baseline JAGM.[22]
In June 2024, A 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit attack helicopter fired off a missile in the Pacific, striking a moving target vessel. According to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, "this EXPO strike launched the first live JAGM from an AH-1Z in the Indo-Pacific region and employed a variety of munitions against a high-speed towed target." [23]
Launch platforms
[edit]- AH-64 Apache
- MQ-1C Gray Eagle[4]
- MH-60R/S Seahawk
- MH-60 Black Hawk, Direct Action Penetrator (DAP)
- AH-1Z Viper[24]
- OH-58F Kiowa
- AH-6 Little Bird
- MQ-9 Reaper
- Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
- Mk 41 Vertical Launching System, with Lockheed Martin Host Extensible Launching System (ExLS)
Operators
[edit]- Selected by the Netherlands to equip its AH-64E Apache helicopters.[25]
- Selected by Poland as part of the AH-64E Apache procurement.[26]
- Selected for use on AH-64E Apache helicopters.[27] A proposed foreign military sale of 3,000 AGM-179A Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles for $957.4 million was approved by the United States Department of State in October 2023.[28]
- The JAGM was intended for joint service with the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Marine Corps by providing a single missile configuration for many platforms. JAGM offered the services increased operational flexibility and reduced logistics support costs.[4]
See also
[edit]- Naval Air Systems Command
- List of missiles by country
- AGM-65 Maverick – (United States)
- AGM-114 Hellfire – (United States)
- AGM-169 Joint Common Missile – (United States)
- BGM-71 TOW – (United States)
- Brimstone – (United Kingdom)
- Spike – (Israel)
- Precision Attack Air-to-Surface Missile – (United States)
References
[edit]- ^ Trevithick, Joseph A. (18 February 2020). "Here Is What Each Of The Pentagon's Air-Launched Missiles And Bombs Actually Cost". The Drive. Archived from the original on 24 November 2023. Retrieved 15 Feb 2020.
- ^ "JAGM Media Briefing" (PDF). Lockheed Martin. 20 February 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 March 2014.
- ^ a b c "ARMY RDT&E BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION (R2 Exhibit) - PDF" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-03-05. Retrieved 2007-07-15.
- ^ Trimble, Stephen (17 August 2010). "VIDEO: Raytheon/Boeing show JAGM direct hit". Flight Global. Archived from the original on 28 August 2010. Retrieved 17 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Pentagon Plans Industry Day For Joint Air To Ground Missile". Defense Daily. Archived from the original on 2007-12-09. Retrieved 2007-07-15.
- ^ "Raytheon and Boeing Team for Joint Air to Ground Missile Program". Raytheon. 14 April 2008. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Army Awards Raytheon-Boeing Team $125 Million Contract for Joint Air-to-Ground Missile". Raytheon. 22 September 2008. Archived from the original on 21 January 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
- ^ "Lockheed Martin Wins $122 Million Technology Development Contract for Joint Air-To-Ground Missile Program". Lockheed Martin. 18 September 2008. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022.
- ^ Sherman, Jason (11 October 2011). "Army, Navy Propose Terminating Joint Air-to-Ground Missile Program". Inside Defense. Archived from the original on 28 November 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
- ^ Trimble, Stephen (26 January 2012). "Pentagon slashes fighter squadrons, airlifters in new budget proposal". Flight Global. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ "Lockheed Martin Awarded $64 Million JAGM Contract For Extended Technology Development". Lockheed Martin. 17 August 2012. Archived from the original on 1 December 2022.
- ^ Majumdar, Dave (23 October 2012). "Raytheon submits JAGM contract proposal". Flight Global. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023.
- ^ "US Army awards JAGM continued technology development contract". Army Technology. 6 December 2012. Archived from the original on 9 February 2023.
- ^ Malenic, Marina (18 July 2013). "US Army to move ahead with Lockheed Martin JAGM". Janes. Archived from the original on 24 July 2013.
- ^ "JAGM: Joint Air-Ground Missile Again". Defense Industry Daily. 15 June 2022. Archived from the original on 1 January 2024.
- ^ Parsons, Dan (6 February 2015). "US army seeks upgrades for Hellfire missile guidance system". Flight Global. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023.
- ^ Raytheon sticking by tri-mode missile despite Lockheed JAGM win - Flightglobal.com, 4 August 2015
- ^ "MDS Designators allocated after 19 August 1998 (until October 2018)". Designation Systems. Archived from the original on 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Lockheed Martin's JAGM missile approved for LRIP phase". Air Recognition. 28 June 2018. Archived from the original on 30 June 2018.
- ^ Judson, Jen (9 September 2022). "Army, Marines declare Joint Air-to-Ground Missile ready for production". Defense News. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024.
- ^ Judson, Jen (29 December 2022). "Lockheed doubles Joint Air-to-Ground missile range in flight test". Defense News. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024.
- ^ "A US Marine Corps attack helicopter fired off a new 'fire and forget' missile for the first time in the Pacific, striking a moving vessel". 28 June 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Butler, Amy (13 October 2010). "U.S. Marines Propose AH-1Z Production Boost". Aviation Week. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Laser- en radargeleide raketten voor Apache-gevechtshelikopters". Dutch Ministry of Defense (in Dutch). 7 March 2023. Archived from the original on 3 January 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Poland – AH-64E Apache Helicopters". Defense Security Cooperation Agency. 21 August 2023. Archived from the original on 21 August 2023.
- ^ Allison, George (8 June 2021). "UK confirms JAGM missile for AH-64E Apache fleet". UK Defence Journal. Archived from the original on 30 October 2023.
- ^ Allison, George (24 October 2023). "Britain to buy 3,000 JAGM air-to-ground missiles". UK Defence Journal. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
External links
[edit]- Army RDT&E 2009 Budget Item Justification (PDF) Archived 2012-10-02 at the Wayback Machine
- Army RDT&E 2010 Budget Item Justification (PDF) Archived 2016-12-23 at the Wayback Machine
- U.S. Navy NAVAIR JAGM page
- Lockheed Martin JAGM page
- Raytheon JAGM page
- 2012 Army Weapon Systems Handbook - JAGM
- HELLFIRE II Missile