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Boeing Begins JDAM Long Range Production

4 sources · first reported 15h ago

via Airandspaceforces

The US Air Force awarded Boeing a $75 million contract for the initial production of the JDAM Long Range weapon. The contract is for the BSU-111/B Payload Delivery Unit used in JDAM Long Range.

Why it matters

The JDAM Long Range weapon provides the Air Force with a new standoff strike option, enhancing its munition strike capabilities. This contract marks a significant milestone in the production of this advanced weapon system.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. PR Newswire ·
    Air Force greenlights long-range JDAM production
  2. Boeing ·
    JDAM Long Range enters initial production
  3. Defence-industry · Primary
    Boeing begins initial production of 300-nautical-mile JDAM Long Range weapon under $75 million U.S. Air Force contract action
  4. Airandspaceforces ·
    Long-Range JDAM Deal Gives Air Force New Standoff Strike Option