JAGM Goes Vertical: Lockheed’s Quad Launcher Demo Nails First Test Shot

Oct 15, 2025 11:27 AMPublished Oct 15, 2025 11:27 AM

Quad Launcher is Lockheed Martin’s new modular canister system for the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile, capable of angled or full vertical launches.

Lockheed Martin has completed the first ground-based test of its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) Quad Launcher (JQL), marking a key milestone toward vertical launch integration.

Conducted at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, the demo confirmed the JAGM’s compatibility with the modular launcher, scoring a direct hit on a stationary target.

It was set at a 45-degree angle, showing flexibility and potential for deployment across multiple platforms and mission profiles.

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