Joint Air-Surface Standoff Missile

The Joint Air-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) program, managed by the Air Force, is designed to enhance the capabilities of U.S. fighter and bomber aircraft through the acquisition of precision-guided, long-range cruise missiles. The program includes various missile variants such as the JASSM Baseline (AGM-158A) and the Extended Range versions (AGM-158B, B-2, B-3, and D). These missiles are crafted to engage a variety of fixed or relocatable targets with high precision. The program's objectives include maintaining a robust inventory while integrating new technological advancements to improve effectiveness and adaptability.

A key goal of the JASSM program is to implement a Multi-year Procurement (MYP) strategy that enhances production efficiency and reduces costs. This strategy involves overlapping procurement cycles for JASSM and related missile systems like LRASM, leveraging Economic Order Quantities (EOQ) financing to achieve cost savings. The MYP approach aims to increase production capacity, accelerate delivery schedules, and lower unit costs by procuring additional lots of missiles under a Buy-to-Budget concept. This strategic model is expected to optimize resource allocation while ensuring timely availability of advanced missile capabilities.

The program also focuses on addressing obsolescence issues and improving missile reliability through continuous research and development efforts. This includes upgrading components such as GPS receivers, electronic fuzes, and missile control units in newer variants like the AGM-158B-2 and AGM-158D. Additionally, integration efforts across multiple aircraft platforms including the B-1, B-52, F-16, B-2, F-15E, and F-35 are supported. These efforts ensure compatibility with various aircraft systems, enhancing operational flexibility.

In FY 2025, the focus will remain on procuring advanced missile variants while supporting production cut-ins for new technologies such as M-code capability in AGM-158B-3 and Weapon Data Link capability in AGM-158D. The resources allocated for this year will support the 23rd production lot while addressing long-lead time parts procurement for future lots. By securing critical components like micro-electronics and rare earth elements early in the production cycle, the program aims to mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions and obsolescence.