Finland buys AGM-158B JASSM-ER cruise missiles for F-35 Lightning II fighters, they can hit targets up to 1,000 kilometres away

The Finnish government has approved the purchase of US AGM-158B JASSM-ER cruise missiles.

Here's What We Know

The information was shared by the Department of Logistics of the Finnish Defence Forces. In addition to the missiles, Finland will also purchase equipment for them, which will maintain the missiles in working condition. The Finnish Army plans to use AGM-158B JASSM-ER with fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters. Unfortunately, the number of missiles and delivery dates are not reported.

Flashback

AGM-158B JASSM-ER is an American high-precision air-to-ground cruise missile. It is developed by Lockheed Martin. The missile is designed to hit important, highly protected targets in any weather conditions, at any time of day and from distances outside the range of air defence systems. The AGM-158B JASSM-ER has a range of up to 1000 kilometres.

Source: logistiikkalaitos