Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM)

The Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) program, led by the Army, involves collaboration with the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. This initiative focuses on developing the next generation of air-to-ground munitions to replace the legacy HELLFIRE and Longbow missiles. JAGM is designed to engage high-value land and maritime targets, whether stationary or moving, under various conditions including day, night, adverse weather, and obscured battlefields. The missile integrates a new multi-mode guidance system combining Millimeter Wave (MMW) and Semi-Active Laser (SAL) technologies for enhanced targeting capabilities.

In fiscal year 2025, the program's objectives include continuing platform review, analysis, and threat management. The Air-to-Ground Missile Systems (AGMS) Product Office will collaborate with other government agencies to conduct technical assessments and concept studies. These efforts aim to address design and development mandates such as extended range motors and additional sensors. The program also focuses on preparing technical documentation including master test plans and specifications.

The JAGM program has achieved significant milestones such as receiving its Full Rate Production decision in September 2022 and declaring Initial Operational Capability in March 2022. It shares production lines with HELLFIRE missiles to optimize procurement across different military branches while maintaining cost efficiency. The program employs Engineering Change Proposals to integrate advancements in safety, reliability, affordability, producibility, and obsolescence technologies as they become available.

The JAGM initiative seeks to enhance combat capabilities through improved missile technology while ensuring interoperability among various military platforms. By focusing on research and development efforts alongside strategic procurement practices, the program aims to maintain a technological edge in modern warfare scenarios.