The post describes planned integration of the stealthy AGM-158C LRASM onto USAF B-52 bombers, adding a long-range maritime strike capability to a high-payload platform. While LRASM is not new, fielding it on B-52s is a notable capability expansion that could enable larger-volume, stand-off anti-ship salvos and cooperative missile tactics from bomber forces.
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missileside: natofirst seen 2019-11-01
US to integrate AGM-158C LRASM anti-ship missile onto B-52 bombers
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/air/b-52-to-get-stealthy-agm-158c-long-range-anti-ship-missilesB-52 To Get Stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles