In Poland, “killers” of Russian S-400s will be prepared for a strike on Belarus

Defense24: Poland can buy US AARGM missiles

Poland can buy US Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) missiles, considered to be “killers” of the enemy's anti-missile defense (ABM) systems, in particular, the Russian S-400 “Triumph” complexes. This is reported by the Polish edition of Defense24.

The publication says that the missiles can be received by the Polish F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35 Lightning II.

It is possible that AARGM can be used to strike at Belarus. “The possible introduction of AARGM for the F-16 will also allow the preparation of a threat database, including on the basis of flights conducted near the borders of Poland with the Kaliningrad region and Belarus,” the newspaper writes.

Defense24 notes that “the AARGM anti-radiation missile program is an example of the gradual capacity building required on the modern battlefield.” In particular, at the first stage of the project (AGM-88E AARGM variant), the main attention was paid to the electronic component of the rocket, at the second (AGM-88G AARGM-ER) – to the engine and airframe, which made it possible to increase the missile's flight range and integrate it with modern fighters.

The publication assures that the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) will become “an important tool for F-35 fighters to combat elements of restriction and denial of access and maneuver.” “The high-speed missile will be able to hit targets at relatively long ranges in a short time, while maintaining low-signature characteristics,” the publication says.

In March 2019, Jane's 360 reported that the F/A-18E Super Hornet, EA -18G Growler and F-35 Lightning II will receive the AGM-88G AARGM-ER supersonic anti-radar missile.

The American company Northrop Grumman is the developer of AGM-88G AARGM-ER. The weapon has been created since 2015. It is planned to enter service in 2023. The rocket is equipped with a homing head with inertial and global (from satellites) navigation systems, as well as an infrared sensor.

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