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AARGM-ER missile undergoes third live fire test

22nd July 2022 - 11:45 GMT | by The Shephard News Team

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An Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER) launch from a USN F/A-18 Super Hornet. (Photo: USN)

Following its latest test launch from a USN Super Hornet, AARGM-ER detected and engaged a land-based air defence system.

Northrop Grumman has completed a third live fire test of its AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER) involving a USN F/A-18 Super Hornet at Point Mugu, California.

The ‘advanced emitter acquisition system’ on the AARGM-ER detected and engaged a land-based air defence system, the company added in a 21 July statement.

USN programme manager Capt A.C. Dutko said the missile ‘performed as expected’.

AARGM-ER is being integrated on USN F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers, as well as F-35A/B/C aircraft.

Shephard Defence Insight expects IOC with AARGM-ER for Super Hornets in September 2023 but Dutko said the service requires AARGM-ER ‘now’.

Northrop Grumman obtained Milestone C LRIP authorisation for AARGM-ER in September 2021, and LRIP Lot 1 missiles are in production to support IOC fielding.

The company is also under contract to produce LRIP Lot 2 missiles.

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