The Polish Air Force has purchased the AGM-158 for its F-16s
The purchase increases Poland's long-range strike capabilities
Lockheed Martin has received a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract from the US Air Force to equip the Polish Air Force's Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 52 fleet with the AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).
The US Congress first approved the sale to Poland of up to 40 JASSMs in October 2014. Poland had requested a sale of: 40 operational JASSMs; two JASSMs with Test Instrumentation Kits (TIK) and Flight Termination Systems (FTS); two inert AGM-158A JASSMs with TIK and FTS; and two Flight Certification Test Vehicles. The agreement also includes an Operational Flight Plan upgrade to M6.5 type for the fleet to comprise JASSM integration, spares, logistics, and other elements.
The estimated cost of the missiles, upgrades, associated equipment, parts, training, and logistical support is USD500 million.
The AGM-158A JASSM is a low-observable stand-off GPS/imaging infrared guided cruise missile designed to attack well-defended targets. The weight of the missile is 910 kg, with its WDU-42/B penetrating warhead weighing 450 kg. The AGM-158A was introduced into US Air Force service in 2009.
Poland becomes the third foreign customer for JASSM following Australia and Finland.