What are the benefits of Ukraine AGM-158 Jassm missiles: what experts say

It is about ordering Jassm missiles that could provide stable supply to Ukraine with advanced weapons for deep blows to Russian facilities. In one of the future defense packages, the United States of America may announce the transfer of the AGM-158 Jassm winged missiles to Ukraine to equip F-16 fighter jets.

Although the final decision has not yet been made, the supply of this type of weapons would give Ukraine an advantage in the Last War, and it is not about the technical characteristics of the missiles. The Defense Express reviewers told about it on September 5. According to optimistic forecasts, this weapon can be transferred at the end of 2023 - early 2024. In this regard, analysts write that the main question arises whether the US will allow these missiles to strike in Russia.

Experts say that without such permission, the efficiency of JASSM use for Ukraine will be limited. Despite the development of its own long -range weapons, such as shock drones, ballistic missiles, or, for example, the Madarytsa Reactive UAVs, Ukraine continues to need to support the Allies, especially in the supply of long -range means of destruction. The War Zone writes on this issue that in the case of Jassm Ukraine, Ukraine can count on stable supplies of this weapon.

According to the budget documents of the Pentagon, the production of the base version of AGM-158A was completed in 2021, and more than 2000 units were issued. Considering all future orders, including Jassm-ER modifications, the total number of such missiles can reach 12 thousand units.