US Navy 'AWACS Killer'

"Compatible with F-18 and F-35" suggests that it will fit into the F-35 bays, at least to me. So that means it's JSM-sized. 19x20" box.
 
Return of Brazo ? (except workable and with far more advanced technology)
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(Never realized before the silly pun that gave that missile its name : Anti-Radiation-Missile = ARM = arm = brazo, spanish translation of arm)
 
Scott Kenny said:
Expensive
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AWACS aren't exactly a very common targets either, so its perfectly reasonable to spend AIM-174 to get them.

Scott Kenny said:
and does not fit into F-35 weapons bays.
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A point. Still the idea of highly specialized weapon for highly specialized situation isn't exactly looking reasonable.
 
The Navy's, now apparently deleted, sources sought notice did not really specify internal F-35 carriage requirements. But the tight timelines (2 years) and TRL 7 requirements would make it rather difficult for a completely new multi-mode ARM optimized guidance system to be developed, matured and tested given what the Navy has put the AARGM through and what it intends on putting the AARGM-ER through even prior to IOC. Lockheed's SiAW competitor is at TRL 6 IIRC with no disclosure that any sort of ARM guidance system proposed for the weapon having been matured to TRL 7 levels.

While the AARGM ER variants development has been highly challenging it has scored hits in testing and may be ready to enter IOTE by late summer though I don't think they even launched it off of the Growler yet. I've always considered the AARGM-ER and SIAW to evolve into a multi-mission missile system especially since Northrop Grumman has been pitching upgrades and exploring both upsisized, boosted and air breathing propulsion upgrades to the weapon. But we would need more clarity on whether the AESM effort is a competitor to AARGM-ER given its delays and challenges or an evolution towards more capable ARM for the future.

Extended Range: Weapon system capable of engaging targets at significant standoff distances. Targeting: Advanced anti-radiation seeker with broad frequency coverage. Ability to target modern and advanced radar systems. Precision navigation and guidance system (e.g., GPS/INS with anti-jamming capabilities). Potential for pre-emptive targeting capabilities. Describe ability to engage air-to-air and air-to-ground targets. Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM): Robust ECCM capabilities to defeat enemy countermeasures, including chaff, flares, jamming and anti-ARM techniques. Lethality: High probability of kill against a wide range of radar targets. Architecture: Weapons Open System Architecture Platform Integration: Compatibility with F/A-18E/F, EA-18G, F-35 (provide size, weight, and center of gravity (CG) details). Detail Universal Armament Interface (UAI) connectivity Open architecture design to facilitate integration with future platforms. MIL-STD-1760 compliance (or equivalent) for aircraft integration. Reliability and Maintainability: High operational availability and minimal maintenance requirements. Munition shall have a Storage Reliability of greater than or equal to 0.9 after 15 years of fielded weapon storage. Logistics Support: Comprehensive logistics support package, including training, maintenance manuals, spare parts, and technical assistance, as well as packaging, handling, transportation, and shipping solutions for AUR and subsections. Cybersecurity: Compliant with current cybersecurity standards for weapon systems which includes implementation of select NIST 800-53 Revision 5 Security controls. Cybersecurity Maturation Model Certification (CMMC) compliance. Navigation: Inertial navigation plus M-Code GPS required with anti-jam capability and alternative navigation source sought. Security: Ability to obtain SECRET Facility Clearance (FCL) and SECRET personnel clearances (PCL), as well as compliance with NISPOM. Implement program protection principles, including the ability to identify and mitigate risks to Critical Program Information (CPI). Exportability: Detail if current exportable configuration is available, or what would be required to achieve one. TRL: 7 or higher
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Dilandu said:
AWACS aren't exactly a very common targets either, so its perfectly reasonable to spend AIM-174 to get them.
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Tbf, if @Deino is right, China has more AWACS at this point than most countries have jets. Which is probably why US suddenly starts lots of programs commonly associated with their opponents.
 
Archibald said:
Return of Brazo ? (except workable and with far more advanced technology)
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(Never realized before the silly pun that gave that missile its name : Anti-Radiation-Missile = ARM = arm = brazo, spanish translation of arm)
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More like AGM-76 Falcon:
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The AIM-47 was used as a base for the AIM-54 Phoenix (originally the AAM-N-11), intended for the General Dynamics F-111B. This project was also canceled in 1968, but the weapon system finally found a home on the F-14 Tomcat, entering service in the early 1970s.

In 1966, the basic airframe was adapted with the seeker from the AGM-45 Shrike and the 250 lb (110 kg) warhead from the Mk 81 bomb to create the high-speed AGM-76 Falcon anti-radar missile, although this did not see service.[4]
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Ainen said:
Tbf, if @Deino is right, China has more AWACS at this point than most countries have jets. Which is probably why US suddenly starts lots of programs commonly associated with their opponents.
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The total number has to approaching or even over 100 by now of all types.
 

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