ALCM Upgrades
Abstract
The AGM-86B, Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM), is a subsonic, air-to-surface strategic nuclear missile, operational since 1982. Armed with a W-80 warhead, it is designed to evade air and ground-based defenses in order to strike targets at any location within any enemy’s territory. The ALCM is designed for B-52H internal and external carriage. RDT&E funds are used to develop new tests and evaluation procedures, software, and equipment, and provide sustainment solutions for Line Replaceable Units (LRU) to ensure ALCM sustainability supports Air Force strategic nuclear deterrence and Global Strike mission requirements through 2030. The ALCM Test Plan Development and Evaluation program develops plans and procedures for testing nuclear systems, and implements those procedures as directed by the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff and to satisfy the recurring requirements to test Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) susceptibility. BA7- This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 674797_0101122F_7_3600_PB_2018
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- Root: Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)
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