Northrop wins $705 million contract for F-35 air-to-ground weapon

Summary

KEY POINTS:

1. Stand-in weapons have a shorter range than standoff ones.
2. They target missile launchers, GPS jammers, and anti-satellite systems.
3. USAF aims for operational capability by 2026.

References

• Media Check: Defense News - Media Bias Fact Check (High Credibility)
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.