From 45 to 90 Degrees: JAGM Quad Launcher Unlocks Full Vertical Launch

Lockheed Martin just took the Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) Quad Launcher (JQL) a big step closer to battlefield reality, proving it can fire missiles straight up, then quickly strike an incoming drone.

In the latest test, the system moved from the previous 45-degree launch angle to a full 90-degree vertical launch, marking a significant capability jump.

It was mounted on a Richard Childress Racing 6×6 Mothership vehicle and successfully neutralized an unmanned aerial system (UAS), underscoring its counter-drone relevance.

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