US Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin developed by AGM-158C long-range anti-ship missile (LRASM) F-35B fighter jet announced that the first flight test of the integration was successfully completed. Jan. 14 at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland The test conducted was carried out by the F-35B strike capabilities in naval operations was considered a critical step towards increasing the
Importance of the Test and the New Configuration of the F-35B
In the first test flight, F-35B fighter jet at external weapon stations carried out the flight carrying two AGM-158C LRASM.This test, high-value maritime targets marks the beginning of an integration process that will increase the offensive capabilities of opposing aircraft. Equipped with LRASM F-35B, enemy warships, naval bases and strategic naval targets will have the capacity to strike effectively.
AGM-158C LRASM: The New Force of Modern Naval Warfare
AGM-158C LRASM, air-launched, long-range, high-precision It is an anti-ship missile. Range exceeding 200 nautical miles (370 km), allowing pilots to launch attacks from a safe distance without exposing themselves to enemy air defenses.
The most striking features of the missile are:
- Advanced seeker head technology: It has infrared and radar guidance systems and can find its target even in environments where GPS or other traditional navigation systems are disabled.
- 1.000-pound penetrating warhead: Provides high destructive power against heavily armored targets.
- Low visibility (stealth) feature: Reduces the possibility of being detected by enemy radars.
Strategic Importance to the US Navy
Integration of LRASM onto the F-35B, A critical development to address the U.S. Navy’s shortcomings in Offensive Surface Warfare (OASuW) missions This missile is considered to be In regions where maritime threats are increasing, such as the Indo-Pacific It offers a major advantage for increasing US deterrence.
Additionally, LRASM Also compatible with other aircraft platforms such as the B-1B Lancer being, the USA providing a versatile anti-ship missile capability It constitutes a significant force multiplier in modern naval warfare.
