U.S. military cargo aircraft are one step closer to delivering long-range strike weapons en masse, according to an announcement by the U.S. Air Force.
USAF Launches Missiles Dropped From Cargo Aircraft
Key Takeaways:
- The U.S. Air Force's "Rapid Dragon" program aims to transform military cargo aircraft into long-range strike platforms capable of deploying weapons en masse.
- This system allows for the roll-on, roll-off deployment of palletized munitions, such as JASSM-ER missiles, from standard mobility aircraft without requiring modifications.
- Recent demonstrations successfully tested the in-flight release and retargeting of surrogate missiles, with live-fire tests of actual JASSM-ERs planned for late this year and Spring 2022.
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