Poland may become the first foreign customer for AGM-158D JASSM-XR missiles with a range of 1,900 km for F-16 and F-35 fighters

The United States is working on the AGM-158D JASSM-XR air-to-ground missile. The first foreign customer could be Poland.

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Lockheed Martin is expected to hand over the new missile to the US Department of Defense next year. Poland's plans to buy the JASSM-XR were announced by the country's defense minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, during a briefing with US Vice President Kamala Harris.

Unfortunately, we don't have much information about the promising missile yet. Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract to develop a modification of the AGM-158 with an extreme range. The missile will have a weight of 2300 kg, taking into account the warhead (910 kg). The maximum launch range will be around 1900 km.

The original missile was called JASSM-XR, and later was designated AGM-158D. It will be equipped with a new control unit, modified wings and a secure GPS receiver. The cost of one missile will be approximately $1.5 million.

The US Department of Defense plans to make its first purchase of JASSM-XR in January 2024. The first shipment will include 40 missiles. The JASSM-XR will be carried by F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35 Lightning II fighters.

Source: Defence24