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Vektrex teases AIM-174B concept carrying glide munitions

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Vektrex, whose glide munitions were designed to extend the reach of 155mm howitzers, is exploring a different application: packing them inside the nose of a missile. New details and imagery tease a concept involving the AIM-174B long-range missile, though the article provides no performance or program specifics.

Discovered 2026-11-10T11:15:30.180856-08:00 | 2026-11-10T11:15:30.180856-08:00

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  • The concept points to a potential shift in how Vektrex’s glide munitions could be employed, beyond their original role of extending 155mm artillery range.
  • The report offers no details on integration, performance, testing or procurement, so the operational and programmatic significance remains unclear.

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