Northrop Grumman tests AGM-88G AARGM-ER - F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter launched an anti-radar missile and destroyed a moving target

The U.S. Navy and Northrop Grumman tested the AGM-88G AARGM-ER (Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range) radar-guided missile.

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The purpose of the tests was to test the missile's ability to perform its assigned missions. The fourth test took place on November 30 at the U.S. Navy's Point Mugu naval range off the coast of California. The fourth-generation F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter successfully destroyed a moving sea target with the AGM-88G AARGM-ER.

The new anti-radar missile proved capable of detecting, identifying and locating critical enemy air defense targets. It was announced by Lt. Capt. Alex Dutko.

Northrop Grumman already has contracts for low-volume production of the first two batches of AGM-88G AARGM-ER. In addition to the F/A-18 Super Hornet, the carriers of anti-radar missiles with extended range will be the fifth generation fighter F-35 Lightning II and carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft EA-18 Growler.

Source: Defense Brief