USAF has awarded Boeing a $4.2 million contract to work Phase 2 of the Dual Role Air Dominance Missile technology effort, one of several expected to lead to a Joint Dual Role Air Dominance Missile for the Air Force and Navy. The JDRADM is expected to combine both air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities in one missile. A Boeing release states that the DRADM technology effort focuses on developing the missile’s propulsion and control systems, and Phase 2 would refine those technologies, leading to lab and ground testing. JDRADM is a potential follow-on to the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile.
Air Force Chief of Staff nominee Gen. Henneth Wilsbach said he'll give special attention to coordinating with the Navy on buys of new weapons like the Joint Advanced Tactical Missile.
