Tag: naval air systems command
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US Air Force to Arm B-52 with Stealthy LRASM Anti-Ship Missiles
The US Air Force is gearing up to supercharge its B-52 Stratofortress with the stealthy AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), a move that will significantly boost the bomber's anti-ship capabilities. Lockheed Martin is set to be the sole partner in this high-stakes project, following a government notice signaling exclusive negotiations.
US Navy Revives Advanced Combat Drone Concept
The US Navy is pushing the boundaries of combat drone technology with a new Request for Information, seeking an aircraft that can carry massive external payloads of up to 2,500 pounds per weapon. This ambitious project, dubbed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Increment 1, aims to deliver a prototype with unprecedented capabilities within a remarkably short timeframe.
US Navy Explores Alternatives to AARGM-ER Missile
The US Navy is proactively exploring alternatives to the AARGM-ER missile, issuing a fresh request for information to find an equivalent missile system that can meet its advanced needs. This move comes as the Navy pauses AARGM-ER procurements to validate the system's testing and software updates.