Japan intends to equip its fleet of Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15Js with AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ERs for stand-off attacks. Other aircraft in the JASDF, such as transport aircraft, could also be armed with missiles. (Lockheed Martin)

The US Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) to Japan.

The 28 August announcement follows a Japan Ministry of Defense (MoD) disclosure that it is trying to develop and procure a stand-off missile launch system for transport aircraft. Janes has assessed that the JASSM-ER is one of the missiles that could be used to arm transport aircraft.

According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the proposed sale will provide a stand-off capability for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's (JASDF's) Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15J fleet. However, the DSCA added that the missile's employment is “not limited to the F-15J”.

Japan intends to equip its fleet of Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15Js with AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ERs for stand-off attacks. Other aircraft in the JASDF, such as transport aircraft, could also be armed with missiles. (Lockheed Martin)

The US Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) to Japan.

The 28 August announcement follows a Japan Ministry of Defense (MoD) disclosure that it is trying to develop and procure a stand-off missile launch system for transport aircraft. Janes has assessed that the JASSM-ER is one of the missiles that could be used to arm transport aircraft.

According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the proposed sale will provide a stand-off capability for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's (JASDF's) Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15J fleet. However, the DSCA added that the missile's employment is “not limited to the F-15J”.

Japan intends to equip its fleet of Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15Js with AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ERs for stand-off attacks. Other aircraft in the JASDF, such as transport aircraft, could also be armed with missiles. (Lockheed Martin)

The US Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) to Japan.

The 28 August announcement follows a Japan Ministry of Defense (MoD) disclosure that it is trying to develop and procure a stand-off missile launch system for transport aircraft. Janes has assessed that the JASSM-ER is one of the missiles that could be used to arm transport aircraft.

According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the proposed sale will provide a stand-off capability for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's (JASDF's) Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15J fleet. However, the DSCA added that the missile's employment is “not limited to the F-15J”.

Japan intends to equip its fleet of Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15Js with AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ERs for stand-off attacks. Other aircraft in the JASDF, such as transport aircraft, could also be armed with missiles. (Lockheed Martin)

The US Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) to Japan.

The 28 August announcement follows a Japan Ministry of Defense (MoD) disclosure that it is trying to develop and procure a stand-off missile launch system for transport aircraft. Janes has assessed that the JASSM-ER is one of the missiles that could be used to arm transport aircraft.

According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the proposed sale will provide a stand-off capability for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's (JASDF's) Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15J fleet. However, the DSCA added that the missile's employment is “not limited to the F-15J”.

Japan intends to equip its fleet of Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15Js with AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ERs for stand-off attacks. Other aircraft in the JASDF, such as transport aircraft, could also be armed with missiles. (Lockheed Martin)

The US Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) to Japan.

The 28 August announcement follows a Japan Ministry of Defense (MoD) disclosure that it is trying to develop and procure a stand-off missile launch system for transport aircraft. Janes has assessed that the JASSM-ER is one of the missiles that could be used to arm transport aircraft.

According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the proposed sale will provide a stand-off capability for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's (JASDF's) Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15J fleet. However, the DSCA added that the missile's employment is “not limited to the F-15J”.

Japan intends to equip its fleet of Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15Js with AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ERs for stand-off attacks. Other aircraft in the JASDF, such as transport aircraft, could also be armed with missiles. (Lockheed Martin)

The US Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) to Japan.

The 28 August announcement follows a Japan Ministry of Defense (MoD) disclosure that it is trying to develop and procure a stand-off missile launch system for transport aircraft. Janes has assessed that the JASSM-ER is one of the missiles that could be used to arm transport aircraft.

According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the proposed sale will provide a stand-off capability for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's (JASDF's) Mitsubishi-Boeing F-15J fleet. However, the DSCA added that the missile's employment is “not limited to the F-15J”.