Lockheed Martin Debuts Ground-Launched JAGM
The first live fire of a ground-launched AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) took place at Yuma Proving Ground with a US Army-provided munition.
Lockheed Martin performed the live fire in August 2025, using internal investment funding. According to Casey Walsh, multidomain missile systems director, the test was a "successful" milestone for the JAGM Quad Launcher (JQL) technology.
The ground-launched version of JAGM was fired in preparation for a future vertical launch configuration.
- The live fire occurred on August 28, 2025, at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.
- US Army officials were present at the launch, despite no existing requirement for the vertical launcher.
Author's summary: Lockheed Martin tests ground-launched JAGM missile.
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