US Air Force shows rare video of AGM-158 JASSM missile launch from B-1B Lancer strategic bomber

The US Air Force has carried out an unprecedented mission involving B-1B Lancer supersonic strategic bombers. The planes were flown to the UK for exercises in Norway, but recently visited Jordan.
Here's What We Know
The US Air Force has published a video showing the flight of the AGM-158A Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff (JASSM) missile over central Jordan. The service statement said the B-1B Lancer also launched a GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb.
Another interesting video was shot in the UK. The video shows the process of loading air-to-air missiles onto B-1B Lancer strategic bombers at a Royal Air Force airbase.
The AGM-158 JASSM is the most powerful weapon in the supersonic arsenal, targeting targets on the ground. It's also worth noting that it was the B-1 that first launched the JASSM under combat conditions. This happened in 2018 as part of a massive strike against Syrian targets.


























The AGM-158 is an air-launched cruise missile developed by Lockheed Martin. It has a maximum launch range of less than 400km, but there is an Extended Range version that can hit targets up to 1,000km away.
Today (Thursday), two General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets (F16-D) accompanied two American B1 bombers that crossed Israeli airspace on their way to the west, Spain. pic.twitter.com/Ce8eqvUbFg
- Israeli Air Force (@IAFsite) June 8, 2023.
The ER variant achieved initial operational capability in 2010. The missile can reach speeds of up to 1,000 km/h (M=0.85). The WDU-42/B (J-1000) warhead weighs up to 450 kg. The payload is AFX-757 (more than 100 kg).
Source: The War Zone