The post describes ongoing flight testing and development of the new AGM-181A Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) nuclear-armed cruise missile, including multiple test flights since October 2024 and sightings of B-52s carrying LRSO test articles. While not a battlefield deployment, it is a notable new strategic weapon capability in development, with testing constrained by B-52 availability and readiness.
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AGM-181A LRSO nuclear cruise missile flight testing on B-52 faces readiness delays
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/air/poor-b-52-readiness-creating-testing-challenges-for-new-agm-181a-nuclear-cruise-missilePoor B-52 Readiness Creating Testing Challenges For New AGM-181A Nuclear Cruise Missile