Sea-Air-Space 2019: Northrop Grumman assess launch AARGM-ER possibilities
Northrop Grumman is currently assessing how its Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) munition could be developed into a surface launched asset.
The US Navy (USN) is the launch customer of the extended range variant and is expected to eventually equip the munition on its fighter jet aircraft including the Boeing F/A 18 E/F Super Hornets, Boeing EA-18G Growler and Lockheed Martin F-35 platforms.
AAGRM is an evolution of the legacy AGM-88 High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile but has a number of improved capabilities compared to its predecessor including increased detection range, autonomous target geo-location, counter advanced threats and a broader
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