The AIM-260A JATM: The US Air Force's No. 1 Air-Delivered Weapon Priority
An In-Depth Look at the Missile Changing Aerial Warfare
Title: The AIM-260A JATM: The US Air Force's No. 1 Air-Delivered Weapon Priority
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has identified the AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) program as the top air-delivered weapon priority for both the US Air Force and the US Navy. The AIM-260 is a next-generation beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile designed to replace the current AIM-120 AMRAAM missile. The missile is being developed by Raytheon Missiles & Defense under a rapid acquisition program and is expected to enter service in the early 2020s.
The AIM-260 is a significant upgrade over the AIM-120. The missile is larger and heavier than the AIM-120, but it has a longer range and a more powerful warhead. The AIM-260 also has advanced seeker and guidance systems that allow it to engage targets at greater distances and in more challenging environments. The missile is also designed to be more resistant to electronic countermeasures (ECM) than the AIM-120.
The development of the AIM-260 is a major step forward for the US Air Force. The missile will provide the US Air Force with a significant advantage in air-to-air combat, and it will help to ensure that the US Air Force remains the world's dominant air force.
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