U.S. Navy test JDAM LR standoff weapon with 200-mile range

The U.S. Navy successfully completed two demonstration flights of the Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range variant in early April, clearing a significant milestone in the weapon’s development path toward fleet service. The test events validated safe separation from the launching aircraft, c

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The U.S. Navy successfully completed two demonstration flights of the Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range variant in early April, clearing a significant milestone in the weapon’s development path toward fleet service. The test events validated safe separation from the launching aircraft, confirmed compatibility with existing aircraft interfaces, and demonstrated controlled powered free-flight and navigation […]

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