B-2 Spirit tests LRASM anti-ship missile capability; USAF also probes 1,850-km long-range air-launched weapon needs
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed the B-2 Spirit successfully fired an AGM-158 LRASM during a sinking exercise off Guam, demonstrating a long-range anti-ship strike role. In parallel, the service is assessing interest in acquiring a new air-launched weapon with a requested range of at least 1,000 nautical miles (~1,850 km) to engage air and ground targets.