Leidos Small Cruise Missile officially designated AGM-190A by U.S. Air Force for long-range stand-off strike missions

By Martin Chomsky (Defence Industry Europe)

Leidos announced that its Small Cruise Missile has been officially designated as the AGM-190A by the U.S. Air Force. The designation recognizes the system’s role in addressing the Department of War’s need for affordable and adaptable stand-off strike capabilities.
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Leidos announced that its Small Cruise Missile has been officially designated as the AGM-190A by the U.S. Air Force. The designation recognizes the system’s role in addressing the Department of War’s need for affordable and adaptable stand-off strike capabilities.

 

The AGM-190A is a 200-pound class, mission-adaptable weapon system designed for long-range operations. During testing from a C-130 aircraft, the missile demonstrated a stand-off range of more than 400 nautical miles.

According to the company, the system features a modular hardware design and open system software architecture. This approach enables the AGM-190A to evolve rapidly in response to changing mission requirements.

“This capability will provide warfighters with the operational flexibility they need for today’s missions, and help them counter emerging threats in the future,” said Cindy Gruensfelder, Leidos Defense Sector President. “The Air Force’s designation of the AGM-190A underscores its confidence in Leidos as a provider of proven, affordable stand-off strike solutions.”

Leidos stated that the missile’s versatility and affordability align with its NorthStar 2030 strategy. The strategy focuses on delivering innovative and scalable solutions to meet evolving customer requirements.

 

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