AARGM-ER Missile Achieves Successful Milestone C Decision
The AARGM-ER is launched from a US Navy F/A-18 during a successful live fire test at
'The additional capabilities of AARGM-ER, coupled with its high-performance air vehicle, will provide our fleet with the most advanced weapon system to defeat evolving surface-to-air threats,' said Capt. A.C. 'Count'
This decision enables the start of the production to support future deployment of the AARGM-ER to the fleet and achievement of initial operating capability.
'AARGM, and now AARGM-ER, is a time-critical capability that protects and enhances the capabilities of the
AARGM-ER is a major upgrade to the existing AARGM missile, currently in production and fielded with the
AARGM-ER is being integrated on the Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft as well as the Air Force F-35A,
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