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'No other fielded air-to-surface weapon can accomplish what StormBreaker can against complex targets in contested environments,' said
During the tests, the two weapons, deployed within thirty minutes of each other, successfully released and performed the required flight behaviors. These two releases complete a seven shot rate capture series, which allows the F-35B test program to move onto the weapon capability testing phase.
StormBreaker features an innovative multimode seeker and powerful, multi-effects warhead, enabling highly flexible and effective target engagement against moving and stationary targets more than 45 miles away. The weapon also provides an increased loadout compared to legacy munitions, creating opportunities to address more targets per sortie.
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