AIM-260 JATM
| AIM-260 JATM | |
|---|---|
| Type | Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Lockheed Martin |
| Produced | 2024–present |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum firing range | At least 200 km (120 mi) |
| Warhead | High explosive blast-fragmentation |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5 |
Launch platform | Aircraft: |
The AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) is an American beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) being developed and produced by Lockheed Martin. Designed to address advanced threats, the missile is expected to replace or supplement the AIM-120 AMRAAM currently in US service. The United States Department of Defense (DoD) considers the AIM-260A JATM program to be the number one air-delivered weapon priority for both the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Navy (USN); and its acquisition out-prioritizes other weapon system improvements and modernization efforts on any fielded aircraft.
This program differs from the Long-Range Engagement Weapon being developed by Raytheon. The JATM is also separate from the AIM-174B Gunslinger, also developed by Raytheon for the USN.
Australia will also be the first foreign country to procure the missile, with deliveries expected in 2033.