The U.S. Air Force announced a procurement plan on April 23, 2026. This plan involves acquiring nearly 4,300 AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSMs). The multiyear agreement covers production Lots 22 through 26.
The order aims to rebuild inventories depleted during a recent military conflict with Iran. This conflict lasted for a five-week period. Thousands of targets were struck during that engagement.
The Air Force intends to expand its total stockpile to approximately 11,000 units. This decision follows high munitions consumption during the 2026 conflict.
This procurement signals a strategic shift toward preparing for sustained, high-intensity warfare. The JASSM enables aircraft to engage high-value targets while remaining outside the reach of advanced air defenses.