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Lockheed Martin proposes modular architecture to expand the JASSM missile family

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Lockheed Martin’s FLEX concept would give the AGM-158 JASSM family a common modular architecture supporting longer-range variants, anti-ship missions and additional launch configurations. The proposal is intended to broaden the missile’s operational flexibility while building on the existing JASSM family design.

Discovered 2026-09-15T11:35:18.411868-07:00 | 2026-09-15T11:35:18.411868-07:00

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  • A modular JASSM architecture could support longer-range and anti-ship variants without requiring entirely separate missile families.
  • Additional launch configurations would expand platform options for operators and potentially broaden the missile’s integration pathway across air and maritime missions.

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