Northrop Grumman unveils long-range Maritime Strike missile concept

Northrop Grumman presented a new concept for a long-range missile equipped with

air-jet power plant. The mock-up was demonstrated at the annual Sea-Air-Space 2023 exhibition along with the AGM-88G AARGM-ER missile.

What is known

As expected, Northrop Grumman is holding insecret details about the new rocket. A company representative noted that the project uses previous developments. He also added that the new missile could be launched from a ship, aircraft or ground launcher.

Externally, the layout resembles the AGM-88G AARGM-ER missile.First of all, the similarity lies in the tail unit. In the case of the AARGM-ER, it provides additional lift, as well as increased speed, launch range and maneuverability at high altitudes.

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In conclusion, we add that the concept of a new rocketwas shown a few days after Northrop Grumman, in conjunction with Raytheon, announced work on Long Range Maneuverable Fires (LRMF). The companies received almost $100 million to develop the M142 HIMARS missile, which will have a launch range of 1,000 km.