"We're going to evolve that platform, AGM-158, into more of a modular system," said Tim Cahill.
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The AGM-158 Extreme Range missile. Photo: Courtesy of Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin plans to flight test an in-development, extreme-range cruise missile with the U.S. Air Force by the end of the year.
The big picture: Lockheed first teased the AGM-158 XR in late 2024. The world's largest defense contractor by revenue now says it's part of a bigger push into customizability.
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