The AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) is an American military program to develop an air-to-surface missile, to replace the current air-launched BGM-71 TOW, AGM-114 Hellfire, and AGM-65 Maverick missiles. [4]

JAGM is the next-generation product to replace both HELLFIRE and LONGBOW missile options, providing the capabilities of both predecessor missile families into one weapon system.

Sep 8, 2022 · JAGM is a multi-sensor air-to-ground missile that is backward compatible to the M299 launcher and, with appropriate integration upgrades, to all platforms (air, ground and maritime) that currently employ HELLFIRE or Longbow missiles.

Dec 16, 2022 · Lockheed Martin’s investments in JAGM provide mature technologies and crucial capabilities that allow the customer to be ahead of ready — preparing them for the challenges they face on the battlefield and in today’s complex and ever-evolving threat environment. Learn More About JAGM. Join Our Team.

Jan 13, 2023 · With Lockheed Martin hoping to secure a first full-rate production contract for its AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile, or JAGM, in the first part of this year, the company has already announced a further improved version, the JAGM-MR, for Medium Range, which has now begun flight testing.

JAGM provides an improved air-to-ground missile capability. It is a precision-guided munition for use against high value stationary, moving, and relocatable land and maritime targets.

JAGM is an air-to-ground, precision-guided missile with two new seekers that replicate and combine the capabilities of the existing laser-guided HELLFIRE Romeo and radar-guided Longbow HELLFIRE missiles.

Mar 25, 2025 · Lockheed Martin has been progressing with its plans to deploy the Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) against drones following the growing US military interest in counter-UAS (CUAS) capabilities.The company recently showcased its integration with ground-based radar and will carry out other demonstrations with JAGM. Joey Drake, the supplier’s multi-domain missile …

2 days ago · JAGM’s multi-mode seeker affords enhanced capability against air, maritime and land threats employing various countermeasures while also providing improved performance when operation in adverse meteorological conditions. In full rate production, JAGM is built on active production lines that have already produced 145,000 HELLFIRE, LONGBOW and ...

Lockheed Martin has developed an upgraded variant called JAGM-MR (JAGM - Medium Range), with about twice the effective range of the baseline AGM-179A. It incorporates an improved rocket motor, and a new electromechanical control actuation system.