JASSM Extended Range (JASSM-ER)

Abstract

The Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM-ER), AGM-158B, continues the evolution of the JASSM Family of missiles. JASSM-ER provides a long range (over twice the range of JASSM Baseline/AGM-158A), conventional air-to-surface, autonomous, precision-guided, low observable, standoff cruise missile compatible with fighter and bomber aircraft. The requirement is in the JASSM-ER Capability Production Document (CPD), dated 16 Apr 2010. Aircraft integration of JASSM-ER is complete on the B-1, F-15, and B-52. Objective aircraft are B-52, F-16, B-2, and F-15. JASSM-ER provides the capability to attack a variety of high value fixed or relocatable targets with precision, through preplanned missions or target-of-opportunity, deeper into enemy territory than JASSM Baseline (BL), minimizing the threat to launch aircraft. The Air Force developed JASSM-ER based on a contractor-developed, government-approved System Performance Specification (SPS). The program continues development/integration efforts on the Intelligent Telemetry Instrumentation Kit (ITIK), the Electronic Safe and Arm Fuze (ESAF), the Military Code (M-Code) receiver, and Flight Termination System Telemetry Integration Kit (FTS-ITIK) batteries. FY16/17 studies led to modifying JASSM-ER to include survivability improvements that enhance lethality and distance via Wing Replacement/Chine Development/Integration and Warfighting Capability Enhancement (Software) to improve performance against emerging threats. The 2018 National Defense Strategy (NDS) increased the JASSM Inventory Objective by 48% which resulted in the monitoring of 13 subsystems for obsolescence. The program is also evaluating Diminishing Manufacturing Sources Material Shortages (DMSMS). Potential future efforts include Anti-Radiation Homing System (ARHS), improved Data Link capability for relocatable target attack, alternate payloads, improved Guidance Navigation Control (GNC), alternative FTS-ITIK power source evaluations, advanced JASSM survivability, and a smaller warhead. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver JASSM weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 0605826F, 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605830F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605833F, and 0605898F. As directed in the FY 2018 NDAA, Sec 825, amendment to PL 114-92 FY 2016 NDAA, Sec 828 Penalty for Cost Overruns, the FY 2018 Air Force penalty total is $14.373M. The calculated percentage reduction to each research, development, test and evaluation and procurement account will be allocated proportionally from all programs, projects, or activities under such account. 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, 2020
• Source ID: 675356_0207325F_7_3600_PB_2020

Tags

Readers

• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
• Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

• Microelectronics