A model of the AGM-184 Joint Strike Missile (JSM) seen at an arms expo in Japan in October 2016. The United States has purchased an unknown number of additional JSMs from Norwegian manufacturer Kongsberg. (Wikimedia Commons/Strak Jegan)

The US Air Force Just Spent $240 Million on ‘Stealth’ Cruise Missiles from Norway

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Unlike most cruise missiles, the AGM-184 can fit inside the F-35’s internal weapons bay, meaning it can be equipped on the aircraft without compromising its stealth characteristics.

The US Air Force is spending millions to buy stealth cruise missiles for its F-35 Lightning II fighter jet fleet.  

Last week, the Air Force awarded Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, a Norwegian defense company, a $240.9 million fixed-price contract for the AGM-184 Joint Strike Missile (JSM) stealth cruise missile.

What Is the AGM-184 JSM Missile, and Why Does It Matter?

Year Introduced: Early 2020s

Length: 13 ft (~4 m)  

Weight: 917 lb (416........

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