US Integrates Anti-Ship Missiles into F-15 Aircraft

The US has taken an important step towards integrating the LRASM (Long Range Anti-Ship Missile) missile, which it has developed against naval targets in recent years, into F-15 fighter jets. This step aims to increase the US’s strategic superiority, especially in future major conflicts in the Pacific region. The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has decided to enter into contract negotiations with Lockheed Martin for the integration of the missile into the F-15E Strike Eagle and F-15EX Eagle II aircraft.

Features of F-15 Aircraft and LRASM Missile

The F-15E Strike Eagle and F-15EX Eagle II aircraft have long ranges thanks to their conformal fuel tanks (CFT) and large internal fuel loads. These features, along with the integration of the LRASM missile, will greatly enhance the U.S. Army’s airborne anti-ship strike capability. This could provide a significant strategic advantage in a major conflict in the Pacific, especially as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) continues to strengthen its naval forces.

One of the most striking features of the LRASM missile is its ability to destroy ships at long range. Developed by Lockheed Martin, the AGM-158C LRASM is derived from the JASSM (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile) missile and is a smart anti-ship missile that can provide precise target detection at very long ranges. This missile has the capacity to attack naval targets with high precision, and has a semi-autonomous guidance system that can detect and destroy targets even when GPS and network connections are lost.

F-15 and LRASM Missile Cooperation

F-15 aircraft offer a significant advantage in terms of payload capacity. Strike Eagle and Eagle II can carry multiple LRASM missiles at the same time. The US Air Force has already tested this aircraft by loading 5 JASSM missiles. Similarly, in a test conducted in 2024 with the cooperation of Lockheed Martin and the Navy, four LRASM missiles were fired simultaneously from F-15E aircraft. This development demonstrates the ability of a single F-15 fighter jet to conduct coordinated attacks against multiple naval targets.

Development and Future of LRASM Missile

The latest version of the LRASM missile is in production as the AGM-158C-1, and work is ongoing on an improved version, the AGM-158C-3, in terms of range target. This new version is designed to double the range of the current LRASM missile to approximately 1000 km. This development will provide the ability to safely engage naval targets, especially from long ranges.

LRASM's technology is designed to provide high success even in electronic warfare environments. The missile has the ability to find and destroy its target even when GPS connection is lost. In addition, LRASM's long range, survivability and destruction capability provide advantages that other similar systems cannot offer.

The development of the LRASM missile integrated into the US F-15 aircraft stands out as an important step in terms of the US's global defense strategies. This integration could provide the US with strategic superiority, especially in possible conflicts in the Pacific region. The range, precision and effective target detection features of the LRASM missile will greatly strengthen the US Air Force's anti-ship attack capacity. These steps seem to play an important role in future naval conflicts.

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