AGM-158C LRASM
Missile Systemconfirmed
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
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Introduced | 2018 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 1,000 km/h |
| Range | 500 km |
| Weight | 1.1 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
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | confirmed |
| Italy | — | confirmed |
| Spain | — | confirmed |
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