Number: RL30552
Title: MISSILES FOR STANDOFF ATTACK: AIR-LAUNCHED AIR-TO-SURFACE MUNITIONS PROGRAMS
Authors: Christopher Bolkcom, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: Since cancellation in late 1994 of the Tri-Service Standoff Attack Missile (TSSAM) program, various alternatives have been proposed, including development of a new missile or a derivative of currently operational missiles. This CRS report focuses on six air-to-surface munition programs: (1) the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM), (2) the Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response (SLAM-ER), (3) the Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW), (4) the Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missile (CALCM), (5) the AGM-142 missile, and (6) the AGM-130 missile. All of these weapons are launched from aircraft, in contrast to ship and ground-based missile launchers.
Pages: 25
Date: Updated October 17, 2000