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Long Range Anti-Ship Missile reaches early operational capability status on B-1B bombers by Staff Writers
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) to U.S. Air Force operational units, achieving Early Operational Capability (EOC) status ahead of schedule. After successfully completing the required integration, flight testing and modeling and simulation, warfighters accepted the first of many tactical production units, meeting key criteria for the EOC declaration milestone. "This event is the culmination of successful partnerships with the U.S. Air Force, Navy and DARPA," said David Helsel, LRASM director at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. "This milestone serves as a great example of collaboration to bring critical capabilities to the warfighter at accelerated acquisition timelines." LRASM is designed to detect and destroy specific targets within groups of ships by employing advanced technologies that reduce dependence on intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms, network links and GPS navigation in contested environments. LRASM will play a significant role in ensuring military access to operate in open ocean/blue waters, owing to its enhanced ability to discriminate and conduct tactical engagements from extended ranges. LRASM is a precision-guided, anti-ship standoff missile based on the successful Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile - Extended Range. It is designed to meet the needs of U.S. Navy and Air Force warfighters in contested environments. The air-launched variant, integrated onboard the U.S. Air Force's B-1B, provides an early operational capability meeting the offensive anti-surface warfare Increment I requirement. LRASM is on schedule to achieve EOC on the U.S. Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in 2019.
Lockheed contracted for three LRASM missiles Washington (UPI) Dec 17, 2018 The U.S. Air Force has issued a contract to Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control for production of three Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles. The contract, issued Friday by the Department of Defense, covers Lot Two production of three LRASMs at a cost of $10.3 million. The order is being covered with Air Force fiscal 2018 research, development, test and evaluation funds, with work expected to be completed by February 2020. Lockheed was awarded a $172 million contract in November for Lot 2 ... read more
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