Army Reduces Scope Of Tri-Mode JAGM

The U.S. Army's plans to develop a missile guided by a sophisticated tri-mode seeker are falling victim to the budget ax after spending roughly $900 million in pursuit of the technology. Reaction from the two industry teams vying for the work is mixed. Lockheed Martin, which is behind in developing an affordable imaging infrared (IR) sensor for its seeker, is eager to continue its work on technology development of a dual-mode version under the $64.15 million, 27-month contract extension ...