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An air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) is a type of missile that is launched from an aircraft and follows a low-altitude flight path guided by a navigation system.
Cruise missiles are powered by an engine, often a turbofan, and are characterised by their low-altitude flight, low-altitude manoeuvrability and low-observability features. They are designed to carry out precision strikes on targets such as military installations, military equipment, infrastructure, and personnel.
ALCMs can be launched from a variety of platforms, including fighter jets, bombers, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). They can be used to deliver conventional or nuclear warheads, and are usually equipped with guidance systems that allow them to fly autonomously or with minimal human intervention.
The use of cruise missiles extends back to World War II, when Germany used V-1 buzz bombs to attack London. Since then, cruise missiles have become an integral part of the arsenal of many countries. The United States has used them extensively in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other theatres of war.
Today, ALCMs are one of the most important weapons in the arsenals of many nations. They are used to deliver both conventional and nuclear payloads, and are capable of striking targets with a high degree of accuracy.
They can be launched from a variety of platforms, including fighter jets, bombers, and UAVs, and can follow a variety of trajectories, allowing them to evade enemy defenses and deliver their payloads with precision.
The Global Air-launched cruise missile market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
Raytheon has developed the JASSM-ER (Extended Range) which has a range of roughly 500 miles and is capable of carrying various payloads. Boeing has also developed the Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II), which is a guided air-launched cruise missile with a range of roughly 70 miles.
Northrop Grumman has developed the AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM), which is designed to engage enemy air defense systems.
These new ALCM products have been developed to meet the needs of the modern battlefield, and they have the potential to revolutionize the way military forces conduct warfare.
The ALCM is a highly accurate and effective weapon, and its use has allowed military forces to target enemy forces with precision and accuracy. The ALCM is also highly versatile and can be used to engage a variety of targets, including land and maritime targets.
Lockheed Martin has announced the launch of its newest ALCM, the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). The LRASM is a next-generation anti-ship missile that provides an enhanced capability for detecting, tracking and engaging hostile surface ships.
The missile employs an advanced air-launched guidance system, utilizing a combination of digital image processing and onboard sensors to detect, identify and engage hostile surface ships. It is capable of engaging multiple targets simultaneously and has been designed to minimize collateral damage.
