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The Navy is pushing to field the AGM-88G AARGM-ER missile after years of delays, but is also exploring other options. The AARGM-ER is a radar-busting missile, and the Navy's consideration of alternatives may indicate concerns about its effectiveness or availability.
The US Navy is looking for an alternative to its primary radar-killing missile and is seeking industry partners to produce up to 600 missiles per year. The Naval Air Systems Command has published a Request for Information to find companies capable of building the Advanced Emission Suppression Missile. The move comes as the Navy works to boost its munitions arsenals and develop new tools to counter enemy air defense systems.