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AGM-179A JAGM

Missile Systemconfirmed

AGM-179A JAGM

The AGM-179A Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) is an air-to-surface missile designed to replace the AGM-114 Hellfire and BGM-71 TOW missiles. It features a multi-mode seeker, combining millimeter-wave radar and semi-active laser guidance, allowing it to engage a variety of stationary and moving targets in diverse weather conditions.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Introduced2019
StatusIn service
Speed1,590 km/h
Range16 km

History

Developed by Lockheed Martin in the United States, the JAGM entered service in 2019, building upon the legacy of its predecessors to offer a more versatile and effective weapon system.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States—confirmed
Italy—confirmed

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