Boeing SLAM ER Missile System Achieves 2 Launch Milestones

The Boeing Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response (SLAM ER) missile system recently reached two program milestones -- the first launch from an F-16 aircraft and the 100th missile launch. Both flights took place at the U.S. Naval Air Weapons Station in China Lake, Calif.

The 100th launch occurred during a U.S. Navy Air Wing training exercise. The missile was launched from an F/A-18C aircraft and received aimpoint updates from an F/A-18F, striking a simulated command and control building.

This milestone includes operational launches as well as those conducted for tests and training. The first SLAM ER launch took place in March 1997.

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