Pentagon sets framework for AIM-260 JATM multiyear procurement and accelerated testing

The post describes the AIM-260 JATM, a new longer-range air-to-air missile intended to surpass AIM-120 AMRAAM, moving toward scaled production via a Pentagon-Lockheed framework agreement while flight and ground testing accelerates. It also notes planned foreign military sales (Australia) and integration across multiple platforms (F-22, F/A-18E/F, later F-35 and CCAs), signaling impending fielding of a new AAM capability.