New JDAM LR capability completes successful demonstration flights; milestone achievement for long-range naval strike

Navy Tests New Long Range Version Of JDAM

The Navy earlier this month tested a new Boeing [BA] GBU-75 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Long Range (LR) variant in an effort to add another affordable munition to carrier […]

US Navy demonstrates JDAM Long Range in 200 nm strike test

The US Navy has conducted two demonstration flights of the Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM LR) variant, with each test covering approximately 200 nautical miles, in what the service describes as a step toward adding a lower-cost standoff strike option to carrier air wings.  The tests, conducted in early April 2026, were intended to validate safe separation from the launch aircraft, compatibility with existing aircraft interfaces, a…

Jet-Powered JDAM Tested From Navy Super Hornet

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U.S. Navy Tests Turbojet-Powered JDAM Long Range

The U.S. Navy has demonstrated the new JDAM Long Range variant which, powered by a small turbojet engine, traveled approximately 200 nautical miles during two test events. The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) announced the recent demonstration of the Joint Direct Attack Munition’s (JDAM) latest variant, the JDAM Long Range (LR). The service has described the new variant as a game-cha…

U.S. Navy Tests New Long-Range GBU-75 JDAM LR

An urgent requirement for JDAM LR comes amid the depletion of various long-range strike capabilities currently fielded by the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy demonstrates long-range JDAM capability

The demonstrations validated key aspects of the system, including safe weapon separation and compatibility with existing aircraft interfaces. They also confirmed controlled, powered flight and navigation performance over extended distances. Each test flight covered approximately 200 nautical miles while maintaining consistent guidance to the intended target. Officials said the results highlight the system’s potential as a cost-effective standoff…