Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)

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Abstract:

The Joint Direct Attack Munition JDAM program is a joint Air ForceNavy program with the Air Force as the lead acquisition service. Designated Acquisition Category IC, this program upgrades the existing inventory of general purpose bombs MK-84, BLU-109, MK-82 and MK-83 by integrating the bombs with a field installed guidance kit using a Global Positioning System Aided Inertial Navigation System. JDAM provides an accurate, adverse weather capability. JDAM is integrated with the B-52H, B-2A, B-1B, F-16CD, FA-18ACDEF, F-15E, A-10C, AV-8B and F-22A aircraft. Follow-on integration with the MQ-9 and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter are in progress.

Author(s):
Bell, W. S.
Author Organization(s):
U.S. Air Force Hill AFB United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0040

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
BUDGETS, NAVY, INVENTORY, BOMBS, AIRCRAFTS, test and evaluation, procurement, military acquisition, air force, cost estimates, costs, ammunition, cost analysis, marine corps, contracts, foreign military sales, production
Keyword(s):
PB(PRESIDENTS BUDGET), SAR(SELECTED ACQUISITION REPORT), JDAM(JOINT DIRECT ATTACK MUNITION)
Report Date:
2015 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2016 Dec 21