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Lockheed Martin has successfully showcased the 90-degree launch of a Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) from the JAGM Quad Launcher (JQL).
This is the first time the company has demonstrated this capability, emphasising the effectiveness of the JAGM against unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
“This milestone validates our vision of a unified missile architecture that seamlessly operates across air, land and sea domains, enhancing survivability and flexibility for future combat operations,” said Casey Walsh, Lockheed Martin’s multi-domain missile systems project manager.
“The successful JQL vertical‑launch demonstration confirms that JAGM can be rapidly deployed from a multi-missile launcher across a variety of scenarios, while delivering the network‑centric integration our global users demand.”
Lockheed Martin said this demonstration highlights the extensive capabilities of the system across multiple platforms, making it an effective solution for global partners across the air, sea and land domains.
The JAGM’s ability to engage with UAS threats additionally demonstrates the “ability to detect, track and neutralise hostile threats”, a feature of contemporary warfare that is becoming increasingly prevalent.
“Lockheed Martin continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in vertical launch system development, driving innovation and advancement in the field,” said Edward Dobeck, Lockheed Martin launching systems director.
“This proven combat-ready capability meets multidomain deployment objectives today and provides the same reliability expected of all our launching systems.”
The JAGM is a multidomain combat solution that incorporates a range of features to make it a highly effective and useful resource for militaries around the world.
“Fire and forget” capability, SAL sensors and a modular design are all design choices of the missile that increase lethality and accuracy in contested combat environments.
