U.S. Air Force B-52s To Get Stealthy Anti-Ship Missile

lockheed martin agm-158C long range anti-ship missile (LRASM)
Credit: U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Air Force’s venerable B-52 bomber will soon be able to carry a stealthy maritime strike cruise missile, according to a new announcement. Naval Air Systems Command in an Oct. 7 notice states it plans to award a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to Lockheed Martin to integrate the AGM-158C Long...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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