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The AGM-129 ACM (Advanced Cruise Missile) is the United States Air Force's current nuclear-armed air-launched cruise missile, replacing the earlier AGM-86 ALCM (Air Launched Cruise Missile). The AGM-129 includes a new inertial guidance system, a laser-based mapping system, and a number of stealth features to improve accuracy and penetration ability.

The AGM-129 is currently only carried by the B-52H Stratofortress, although capable of being utilized by other aircraft. The B-52 uses external wing mounts that give six missiles per launcher per wing for a twelve AGM-129 missile payload.