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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

B-1 squadron demonstrates anti-ship missile

B-1 LancerThe 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron successfully completed its first captive-carry test of a Long Range Anti-Ship Missile on-board a B-1 Bomber June 17, marking a significant step forward toward the B-1's role in the maritime environment.

Designed and developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the Office of Naval Research, the LRASM is based off the Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range and was constructed as part of an effort to overcome challenges faced by current anti-ship missiles penetrating sophisticated enemy air defense systems.

"This is a big stepping stone toward fielding an anti-surface warfare cruise missile," said Maj. Shane Garner, 337th TES.

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