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The '''Long Range Anti-Ship Missile''' (LRASM) is an [[anti-ship missile]] being developed by [[DARPA]] for the [[US Navy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/TTO/Programs/LRASM/Long_Range_Anti-Ship_Missile.aspx|accessdate=2011-04-27|title=DARPA - Tactical Technology Office (TTO)|date=2010-05-21}}</ref> |
The '''Long Range Anti-Ship Missile''' (LRASM) is an [[anti-ship missile]] being developed by [[DARPA]] for the [[US Navy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/TTO/Programs/LRASM/Long_Range_Anti-Ship_Missile.aspx|accessdate=2011-04-27|title=DARPA - Tactical Technology Office (TTO)|date=2010-05-21}}</ref> |
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Unlike current anti-ship missiles the LRASM will be capable of conducting autonomous targeting, relying on on-board targeting systems to independently acquire the target without the presence of prior, precision intelligence, or supporting services like Global Positioning Satellite navigation and data-links. These capabilities will enable positive target identification, precision engagement of moving ships and establishing of initial target cueing in extremely hostile environment. The missile will be designed with advanced counter-countermeasures |
Unlike current anti-ship missiles the LRASM will be capable of conducting autonomous targeting, relying on on-board targeting systems to independently acquire the target without the presence of prior, precision intelligence, or supporting services like Global Positioning Satellite navigation and data-links. These capabilities will enable positive target identification, precision engagement of moving ships and establishing of initial target cueing in extremely hostile environment. The missile will be designed with advanced counter-countermeasures to effectively evade hostile active defense systems.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://defense-update.com/features/2010/november/18112010_lrasm.html|accessdate=2010-11-18|title=Next Generation Missiles - LRASM |date=2010-11-18}}</ref> |
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The program was initiated in 2009 and started along two different tracks. LRASM-A is a subsonic cruise missile based on Lockheed Martin's 500nm-range [[AGM-158 JASSM]]-ER - [[Lockheed Martin]] |
The program was initiated in 2009 and started along two different tracks. LRASM-A is a subsonic cruise missile based on Lockheed Martin's 500nm-range [[AGM-158 JASSM]]-ER - [[Lockheed Martin]] was awarded initial development contracts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=defense&id=news/LRASM070209-2.xml&headline=Lockheed%20Snags%20DARPA%20Anti-Ship%20Missile%20Award|accessdate=2010-11-14|title=Lockheed Snags DARPA Anti-Ship Missile Award | AVIATION WEEK}}</ref> LRASM-B was planned to be a high-altitude supersonic missile along the lines of the Indo-Russian [[Brahmos]], but it was cancelled in January 2012. Captive carry flight tests of LRASM sensors began in May 2012; a missile prototype is planned to fly in "early 2013" and the first canister launch is intended for "end 2014".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/TTO/Programs/Long_Range_Anti-Ship_Missile_(LRASM).aspx | title=Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) | publisher=DARPA | date=2012 | accessdate=30 June 2012}}</ref> |
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LRASM is designed to be compatible with the [[Mark 41 Vertical Launch System|Mk 41]] [[Vertical Launch System]] used on many US Navy ships<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deagel.com/Anti-Ship-Missiles/LRASM_a002407001.aspx|accessdate=2010-11-14|title=LRASM / Long Range Anti-Ship Missile}}</ref> and to be fired from aircraft. |
LRASM is designed to be compatible with the [[Mark 41 Vertical Launch System|Mk 41]] [[Vertical Launch System]] used on many US Navy ships<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deagel.com/Anti-Ship-Missiles/LRASM_a002407001.aspx|accessdate=2010-11-14|title=LRASM / Long Range Anti-Ship Missile}}</ref> and to be fired from aircraft. |
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On October 1, 2012, Lockheed received a contract modification to perform risk reduction enhancements in advance of the upcoming flight test of the air launched LRASM A version.<ref>[http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/138926/lockheed-wins-extra-funds-for-lrasm_a-missile.html Lockheed LRASM contract] - Defense-Aerospace.com, October 1, 2012</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 18:41, 2 October 2012
| Long Range Anti-Ship Missile | |
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| Type | Long-range anti-ship |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | Planned to enter service in 2015 |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Specifications | |
Launch platform | Mark 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) |
The Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) is an anti-ship missile being developed by DARPA for the US Navy.[1]
Unlike current anti-ship missiles the LRASM will be capable of conducting autonomous targeting, relying on on-board targeting systems to independently acquire the target without the presence of prior, precision intelligence, or supporting services like Global Positioning Satellite navigation and data-links. These capabilities will enable positive target identification, precision engagement of moving ships and establishing of initial target cueing in extremely hostile environment. The missile will be designed with advanced counter-countermeasures to effectively evade hostile active defense systems.[2]
The program was initiated in 2009 and started along two different tracks. LRASM-A is a subsonic cruise missile based on Lockheed Martin's 500nm-range AGM-158 JASSM-ER - Lockheed Martin was awarded initial development contracts.[3] LRASM-B was planned to be a high-altitude supersonic missile along the lines of the Indo-Russian Brahmos, but it was cancelled in January 2012. Captive carry flight tests of LRASM sensors began in May 2012; a missile prototype is planned to fly in "early 2013" and the first canister launch is intended for "end 2014".[4]
LRASM is designed to be compatible with the Mk 41 Vertical Launch System used on many US Navy ships[5] and to be fired from aircraft.
On October 1, 2012, Lockheed received a contract modification to perform risk reduction enhancements in advance of the upcoming flight test of the air launched LRASM A version.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "DARPA - Tactical Technology Office (TTO)". 2010-05-21. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ "Next Generation Missiles - LRASM". 2010-11-18. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
- ^ "Lockheed Snags DARPA Anti-Ship Missile Award". Retrieved 2010-11-14.
{{cite web}}: Text "AVIATION WEEK" ignored (help) - ^ "Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM)". DARPA. 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
- ^ "LRASM / Long Range Anti-Ship Missile". Retrieved 2010-11-14.
- ^ Lockheed LRASM contract - Defense-Aerospace.com, October 1, 2012