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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 |access-date=2010-08-17 |title=VIDEO: Raytheon/Boeing show JAGM direct hit }}</ref>
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>


==Description==
==Description==
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>


==History==
==History==
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|url=http://raytheon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=966&pagetemplate=release |title=Raytheon News Release Archive |publisher=Raytheon.mediaroom.com |date=2008-04-14 |access-date=2013-10-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://investor.raytheon.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=84193&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1199211 |title=Raytheon Company: Investor Relations : News Release |publisher=Investor.raytheon.com |date=2008-09-22 |access-date=2013-10-06}}</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 |url=http://www.lockheedmartin.com/news/press_releases/2008/091808_MFC_LockheedMartin_Wins_122Million.html |title=Lockheed Martin Wins $122 Million Technology Development Contract for Joint Air-To-Ground Missile Program |website=www.lockheedmartin.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105173644/http://www.lockheedmartin.com/news/press_releases/2008/091808_MFC_LockheedMartin_Wins_122Million.html |archive-date=January 5, 2009}}</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>


Each team submitted its proposal in the spring of 2011, with contract award expected in the first quarter of 2012. However, in September the Army and Navy requested the JAGM program be terminated.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sherman |first=Jason |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 |publisher=Inside Defense |access-date=5 December 2011 |date=11 October 2011 |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 }}</ref> JAGM survived a budget reduction in 2012 with reduced funding.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pentagon-slashes-fighters-squadrons-airlifters-in-new-budget-proposal-367457/ |title=US budget cuts-Flightglobal-Jan 26, 2012 |publisher=Flightglobal.com |date=2012-01-26 |access-date=2013-11-14}}</ref>
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>


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>[http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/news/press-releases/2012/august/mfc-081712-lm-awarded64millionJAGMcontract.html Lockheed Martin Awarded $64 Million JAGM Contract For Extended Technology Development]. Lockheed press release, Aug. 17, 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ausa-raytheon-submits-jagm-contact-proposal-377945/ Raytheon submits JAGM contact proposal]. Flightglobal.com, October 23, 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsus-army-awards-jagm-continued-technology-development-contract US Army awards JAGM continued technology development contract] - Army-Technology.com, December 6, 2012</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>[http://www.janes.com/article/24749/us-army-to-move-ahead-with-lockheed-martin-jagm US Army to move ahead with Lockheed Martin JAGM] - Janes.com, 18 July 2013</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>[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>
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>


In 2015, the Army issued an RFP for a JAGM guidance section upgrade. Lockheed Martin was to offer 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>[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/us-army-seeks-upgrades-for-hellfire-missile-guidance-408705/ US army seeks upgrades for Hellfire missile guidance system] - Flightglobal.com, 6 February 2015</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>
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>


The designation AGM-179 was assigned to the JAGM program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/412015-L(addendum).html|title=DOD 4120.15-L - Addendum|website=www.designation-systems.net}}</ref> A [[Low rate initial production|Low-Rate Initial Production]] (LRIP) contract for JAGM was approved in 2018.<ref name="airreco28june18">[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 Lockheed Martin's JAGM missile approved for LRIP phase]. ''Air Recognition''. 28 June 2018.</ref> The AGM-179A achieved [[Initial Operational Capability]] (IOC) with USMC AH-1Z helicopters in early 2022, clearing the weapon for operational deployment.<ref name="navairnews04march2022"/>
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"/>


On 30 August 2022, the JAGM was declared ready for full-rate production. 1,000 missiles had been produced by February 2022, 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|16|km|0}} without changing the missile's dimensions.<ref>[https://www.defensenews.com/land/2022/09/09/army-marines-declare-joint-air-to-ground-missile-ready-for-production/ Army, Marines declare Joint Air-to-Ground Missile ready for production]. ''[[Defense News]]''. 9 September 2022.</ref>
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>


On 16 November 2022, Lockheed Martin flight tested the JAGM-Medium Range, or JAGM-MR, which traveled 16 km. The version also 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>[https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2022/12/29/lockheed-doubles-joint-air-to-ground-missile-range-in-flight-test/ Lockheed doubles Joint Air-to-Ground missile range in flight test]. ''[[Defense News]]''. 29 December 2022.</ref>
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>

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."
<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>


==Launch platforms==
==Launch platforms==
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* [[MQ-1C Gray Eagle]]<ref name="ARMY_BIJ"/>
* [[MQ-1C Gray Eagle]]<ref name="ARMY_BIJ"/>
* [[SH-60 Seahawk|MH-60R/S Seahawk]]
* [[SH-60 Seahawk|MH-60R/S Seahawk]]
* [[MH-60 Black Hawk]] Direct Action Penetrator (DAP)
* [[MH-60 Black Hawk]], Direct Action Penetrator (DAP)
* [[AH-1Z Viper]]<ref name="U.S. Marines Propose AH-1Z Production Boost">http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=defense&id=news/awx/2010/10/12/awx_10_12_2010_p0-261127.xml&headline=U.S.%20Marines%20Propose%20AH-1Z%20Production%20Boost {{dead link|date=November 2017|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}.</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>
* [[OH-58F Kiowa]]
* [[OH-58F Kiowa]]
* [[AH-6 Little Bird]]
* [[AH-6 Little Bird]]
* [[MQ-9 Reaper]]
* [[MQ-9 Reaper]]
* [[Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II]]
* [[Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II]]
* [[Mk 41 Vertical Launching System]] (through the exls host or with the 3 cell exls) {{clarify|date=October 2023}}
* [[Mk 41 Vertical Launching System]], with Lockheed Martin Host Extensible Launching System (ExLS)


==Operators==
==Operators==
;{{NED}}
{{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>
*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>

;{{POL}}
*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>


;{{UK}}
{{USA}}: 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.<ref name="ARMY_BIJ"/>


*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>
{{NED}}: Selected by the Netherlands to equip its [[AH-64 Apache#AH-64E|AH-64E Apache]] helicopters.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Defensie |first=Ministerie van |date=2023-03-07 |title=Laser- en radargeleide raketten voor Apache-gevechtshelikopters - Nieuwsbericht - Defensie.nl |url=https://www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieuws/2023/03/07/laser--en-radargeleide-raketten-voor-apache-gevechtshelikopters |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=www.defensie.nl |language=nl-NL}}</ref>


;{{USA}}
{{POL}}: Selected by Poland as part of the [[AH-64 Apache#AH-64E|AH-64E Apache]] procurement.<ref>https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/poland-ah-64e-apache-helicopters</ref>
*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.<ref name="ARMY_BIJ"/>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Naval Air Systems Command]]
* [[Naval Air Systems Command]]
* [[List of missiles by country]]
* [[List of missiles by country]]
* {{lwc|AGM-65 Maverick}}
* [[Brimstone missile]]
* {{lwc|AGM-114 Hellfire}}
* [[Spike (missile)]]
* [[Precision Attack Air-to-Surface Missile]]
* {{lwc|AGM-169 Joint Common Missile}}
* {{lwc|BGM-71 TOW}}
* {{lwc|Brimstone (missile)|Brimstone}}
* {{lwc|Spike (missile)|Spike}}
* {{lwc|Precision Attack Air-to-Surface Missile}}


==References==
==References==

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AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile
A prototype AGM-179 JAGM
TypeAir-to-surface missile
Service history
In serviceAchieved IOC March 1st 2022 with the U.S. Marine Corps[1]
Production history
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Unit costUS$319,000[2] (FY 2023)
Specifications
Mass108 lb (49 kg)
Length70 in (1,778 mm)
Diameter7 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

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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 the JCM, but will be developed over a longer time scale.[6]

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.[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

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Operators

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 Netherlands
 Poland
 United Kingdom
 United States
  • 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

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References

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  17. ^ Parsons, Dan (6 February 2015). "US army seeks upgrades for Hellfire missile guidance system". Flight Global. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023.
  18. ^ Raytheon sticking by tri-mode missile despite Lockheed JAGM win - Flightglobal.com, 4 August 2015
  19. ^ "MDS Designators allocated after 19 August 1998 (until October 2018)". Designation Systems. Archived from the original on 12 November 2023.
  20. ^ "Lockheed Martin's JAGM missile approved for LRIP phase". Air Recognition. 28 June 2018. Archived from the original on 30 June 2018.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ "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.
  24. ^ Butler, Amy (13 October 2010). "U.S. Marines Propose AH-1Z Production Boost". Aviation Week. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024.
  25. ^ "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.
  26. ^ "Poland – AH-64E Apache Helicopters". Defense Security Cooperation Agency. 21 August 2023. Archived from the original on 21 August 2023.
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