Long Range Anti-Ship Missile

Long Range Anti-Ship Missile
Type Long-range anti-ship
Place of origin  United States
Service history
In service Planned to enter service in 2013
Specifications
Launch
platform		 Vertical Launch System (VLS)

The Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) is an anti-ship missile being developed by DARPA for the US Navy.[1]

Unlike current anti-ship missiles the LRASM will be capable of conducting autonomous targeting, relying on on-board targeting systems to independently acquire the target without the presence of prior, precision intelligence, or supporting services like Global Positioning Satellite navigation and data-links. These capabilities will enable positive target identification, precision engagement of moving ships and establishing of initial target cueing in extremely hostile environment. The missile will be designed with advanced counter-countermeasures,to effectively evade hostile active defense systems.[2]

LRASM is designed to be compatible with the Vertical Launch System used on many US Navy ships.[3]

Lockheed Martin has been awarded initial development contracts.[4]

See Also

References

  1. ^ "DARPA - Tactical Technology Office (TTO)". 2010-05-21. http://www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/TTO/Programs/LRASM/Long_Range_Anti-Ship_Missile.aspx. Retrieved 2011-04-27. 
  2. ^ "Next Generation Missiles - LRASM". 2010-11-18. http://defense-update.com/features/2010/november/18112010_lrasm.html. Retrieved 2010-11-18. 
  3. ^ "LRASM / Long Range Anti-Ship Missile". http://www.deagel.com/Anti-Ship-Missiles/LRASM_a002407001.aspx. Retrieved 2010-11-14. 
  4. ^ "Lockheed Snags DARPA Anti-Ship Missile Award". http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=defense&id=news/LRASM070209-2.xml&headline=Lockheed%20Snags%20DARPA%20Anti-Ship%20Missile%20Award. Retrieved 2010-11-14.