The milestone follows the weapon’s test from a C-130 aircraft, where the missile achieved a stand-off range of over 400 nautical miles (460 miles/741 kilometers).
“This capability will provide warfighters with the operational flexibility they need for today’s missions, and help them counter emerging threats in the future,” said Cindy Gruensfelder, president of defense sector at Leidos.
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