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KEY INTELLIGENCE TAKEAWAYS & SUMMARY
- While Australia is acquiring the AIM-260 JATM missile, the first image of this missile came from an Australian Super Hornet aircraft.
- The JATM missile will be integrated into Australia's F/A-18F fleet first.
- The delivery date or the date the missile will enter service is not yet known.
Australia's New Air Defense Missile: The First Visual of JATM
While Australia is acquiring the new AIM-260 JATM air defense missile, the first image of this missile came from an Australian Super Hornet aircraft. The photograph was taken during a U.S. Navy test event in California.
Technical Capacity and Balances in the Field
The JATM missile will be integrated into Australia's F/A-18F fleet first. The delivery date or the date the missile will enter service is not yet known. However, Australia's acquisition of this missile represents the JATM program extending beyond the U.S. fleet.
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The JATM missile was developed in response to the long-range air defense threat posed by China's PL-15 and other advanced missiles. The official range of the missile is not known, but previous reports indicate it may have a range of at least 120 miles.
Conclusion and Future Perspective
The delivery of the JATM missile to Australia indicates that it will significantly increase Australia's air defense capabilities. Additionally, this missile is expected to be integrated into Australia's F-35A and EA-18G Growler aircraft as well.
