The US Navy conducted the first live-fire test of an AARGM-ER from an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet over the sea test range at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California, on 19 July. (US Navy)

Low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) is set to commence with the award by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) of a USD41.2 million contract to Alliant Techsystems Operations (a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman) for the procurement of Lot 1 LRIP.

Announced on 14 September, the Lot 1 contract provides for the production and delivery of 16 AGM-88G AARGM-ER All Up Rounds, six AGM-88G AARGM-ER Captive Air Training Missiles, four Common Munitions BIT Reprogramming Equipment Plus interface devices, initial spares, and required supplies and support. Work on this is expected to be finalised in March 2024.

The US Navy conducted the first live-fire test of an AARGM-ER from an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet over the sea test range at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California, on 19 July. (US Navy)

Low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) is set to commence with the award by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) of a USD41.2 million contract to Alliant Techsystems Operations (a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman) for the procurement of Lot 1 LRIP.

Announced on 14 September, the Lot 1 contract provides for the production and delivery of 16 AGM-88G AARGM-ER All Up Rounds, six AGM-88G AARGM-ER Captive Air Training Missiles, four Common Munitions BIT Reprogramming Equipment Plus interface devices, initial spares, and required supplies and support. Work on this is expected to be finalised in March 2024.

The US Navy conducted the first live-fire test of an AARGM-ER from an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet over the sea test range at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California, on 19 July. (US Navy)

Low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) is set to commence with the award by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) of a USD41.2 million contract to Alliant Techsystems Operations (a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman) for the procurement of Lot 1 LRIP.

Announced on 14 September, the Lot 1 contract provides for the production and delivery of 16 AGM-88G AARGM-ER All Up Rounds, six AGM-88G AARGM-ER Captive Air Training Missiles, four Common Munitions BIT Reprogramming Equipment Plus interface devices, initial spares, and required supplies and support. Work on this is expected to be finalised in March 2024.

The US Navy conducted the first live-fire test of an AARGM-ER from an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet over the sea test range at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California, on 19 July. (US Navy)

Low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) is set to commence with the award by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) of a USD41.2 million contract to Alliant Techsystems Operations (a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman) for the procurement of Lot 1 LRIP.

Announced on 14 September, the Lot 1 contract provides for the production and delivery of 16 AGM-88G AARGM-ER All Up Rounds, six AGM-88G AARGM-ER Captive Air Training Missiles, four Common Munitions BIT Reprogramming Equipment Plus interface devices, initial spares, and required supplies and support. Work on this is expected to be finalised in March 2024.

The US Navy conducted the first live-fire test of an AARGM-ER from an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet over the sea test range at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California, on 19 July. (US Navy)

Low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) is set to commence with the award by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) of a USD41.2 million contract to Alliant Techsystems Operations (a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman) for the procurement of Lot 1 LRIP.

Announced on 14 September, the Lot 1 contract provides for the production and delivery of 16 AGM-88G AARGM-ER All Up Rounds, six AGM-88G AARGM-ER Captive Air Training Missiles, four Common Munitions BIT Reprogramming Equipment Plus interface devices, initial spares, and required supplies and support. Work on this is expected to be finalised in March 2024.

The US Navy conducted the first live-fire test of an AARGM-ER from an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet over the sea test range at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California, on 19 July. (US Navy)

Low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) is set to commence with the award by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) of a USD41.2 million contract to Alliant Techsystems Operations (a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman) for the procurement of Lot 1 LRIP.

Announced on 14 September, the Lot 1 contract provides for the production and delivery of 16 AGM-88G AARGM-ER All Up Rounds, six AGM-88G AARGM-ER Captive Air Training Missiles, four Common Munitions BIT Reprogramming Equipment Plus interface devices, initial spares, and required supplies and support. Work on this is expected to be finalised in March 2024.