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AGM-158C LRASM

Missile Systemconfirmed

AGM-158C LRASM

The AGM-158C LRASM (Long Range Anti-Ship Missile) is a stealthy, precision-guided anti-ship cruise missile developed for the U.S. Navy and Air Force. Based on the AGM-158B JASSM-ER, it features advanced autonomous targeting capabilities to detect and destroy specific high-value targets within groups of ships in contested environments.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Introduced2018
StatusIn service
Speed1,000 km/h
Range500 km
Weight1.1 t

History

Developed by Lockheed Martin in the US, the AGM-158C entered service in 2018, addressing the need for advanced anti-ship capabilities in a complex maritime battlespace.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States—confirmed
Italy—confirmed
Spain—confirmed

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