According to a procurement notice published by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on March 18, 2025, the US Navy officially announced its plan to integrate the AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) into the F-16 Viper fighter. This development represents an expansion of the aircraft's anti-ship capabilities. It is part of a broader initiative aimed at increasing the number of platforms capable of deploying the LRASM, particularly in anticipation of a potential large-scale conflict in the Indo-Pacific region. Read more.
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