The US Air Force Is Eyeing a Next-Gen Ground-Attack Missile for the F-35 Fighter Jets

The U.S. Air Force has awarded contracts to three defense companies to develop a new, short-range air-to-ground missile. The Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) will be able to engage enemy ground targets while inside an opponent’s air defenses, targeting ballistic missiles, surface-to-air missiles, and other important targets. The Stand-in Attack Weapon will be a real next-generation system, replacing older, slower missiles that use dated technology.


Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris are in competition to develop the SiAW, Defense News reports. Each company will receive $2 million to begin development, with the service purchasing the first missiles in 2023.


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