Editing AGM-88 HARM (section)

===AGM-88G AARGM-ER===
[[File:AARGM-ERMod.jpg|thumb|AGM-88G AARGM-ER]]
The Navy's FY 2016 budget included funding for an AARGM-Extended Range (ER) that uses the existing guidance system and warhead of the AGM-88E with a dual-pulse solid rocket motor to double the range.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://aviationweek.com/defense/f-35cs-cut-back-us-navy-invests-standoff-weapons |title=F-35Cs Cut Back As U.S. Navy Invests in Standoff Weapons |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205183403/http://aviationweek.com/defense/f-35cs-cut-back-us-navy-invests-standoff-weapons |archive-date=2015-02-05 |first=Bill |last=Sweetman |url-access=subscription |work=Aviation Week |publisher=Informa |date=3 February 2015}}</ref> In September 2016, [[Orbital ATK]] unveiled its AARGM-ER, which incorporates a redesigned control section and {{convert|11.5|in|mm|abbr=on|adj=mid| diameter}} rocket motor for twice the range and internal carriage on the Lockheed Martin F-35A and F-35C Lightning II, with integration on [[P-8 Poseidon]], [[F-16 Fighting Falcon]], and [[Eurofighter Typhoon]] planned afterwards;<ref>{{cite web |date=2023 |title=AARGM-ER Datasheet |url=https://www.northropgrumman.com/wp-content/uploads/AARGM-ER-Datasheet.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509110850/https://www.northropgrumman.com/wp-content/uploads/AARGM-ER-Datasheet.pdf |archive-date=2023-05-09 |access-date=22 May 2023 |website=Northrop Grumman}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://aviationweek.com/awindefense/orbital-atk-reveals-new-double-range-aargm |title=Orbital ATK Reveals New 'Double-Range' AARGM |first=James |last=Drew |date=20 September 2016 |access-date=2016-10-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005130426/http://aviationweek.com/awindefense/orbital-atk-reveals-new-double-range-aargm |archive-date=2016-10-05 |url-access=subscription |work=Aviation Week |publisher=Informa |url-status=live}}</ref> internal carriage on the F-35B is not possible due to internal space limitations. The new missile, designated AGM-88G, utilizes the AARGM's warhead and guidance systems in a new airframe that replaces the mid-body wings with aerodynamic [[Strake (aeronautics)|strake]]s along the sides with control surfaces relocated to low-drag tail surfaces and a more powerful propulsion system for greater speed and double the range of its predecessor. It weighs {{cvt|1030|lb|kg|0}} and is slightly shorter than earlier variants at {{cvt|160|in|m|2}} in length.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Trevithick |first1=Joseph |title=Navy's Highly Promising Long-Range Air Defense Busting Missile Has Taken Its First Flight |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/33830/navys-highly-promising-long-range-air-defense-busting-missile-has-taken-its-first-flight |access-date=6 December 2023 |work=The War Zone |date=Jun 3, 2020 |publisher=The Drive Media, Inc.}}</ref><ref name="AARGM">{{cite news |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/27866/usaf-f-35as-will-get-navys-new-air-defense-busting-missile-amid-talk-of-anti-ship-variants/ |title=USAF F-35As Will Get Navy's New Air Defense Busting Missile Amid Talk of Anti-Ship Variants |first=Joseph |last=Trevithick |work=The War Zone |publisher=The Drive Media, Inc. |date=7 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-06-05/new-anti-radiation-missile-flies-navy-anti-radar-revamp |title=New Anti-Radiation Missile Flies in Navy Anti-Radar Revamp |first=David |last=Donald |date=5 June 2020 |website=Aviation International News}}</ref>

The U.S. Navy awarded Orbital ATK a contract for AARGM-ER development in January 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2018/january-2018-navy-naval-defense-news/5887-video-orbital-atk-gets-u-s-navy-contract-to-develop-aargm-er.html |title=Orbital ATK gets U.S. Navy Contract to Develop AARGM-ER |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127084408/https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2018/january-2018-navy-naval-defense-news/5887-video-orbital-atk-gets-u-s-navy-contract-to-develop-aargm-er.html |archive-date=2018-01-27 |website=Navy Recognition |date=24 January 2018}}</ref> The USAF later joined the AARGM-ER program, involved in internal F-35A/C integration work.<ref name="AARGM"/> The AARGM-ER received Milestone-C approval in August 2021,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2021/august/7564-us-navy-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missile-extended-range-to-enter-production.html |title=US Navy Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range to enter production |date=26 August 2021 |website=Air Recognition}}</ref> and the first [[Low rate initial production|low-rate initial production]] contract was awarded the next month; [[initial operational capability]] was planned for 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://insidedefense.com/insider/navy-issues-northrop-grumman-41-million-aargm-er-contract |title=Navy issues Northrop Grumman $41 million AARGM-ER contract |first=Aidan |last=Quigley |date=September 15, 2021 |website=Inside Defense}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |author=<!--Not stated--> |title=Northrop Grumman awarded second low-rate initial production contract |url=https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missile-extended-range-completes-second-successful-missile-live-fire |publisher=Northrop Grumman Newsroom |date=February 7, 2022 |access-date=2022-07-17}}</ref> The AARGM-ER completed its first,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tingley |first1=Brett |date=Aug 2, 2021 |title=First Live-Fire Test Of The Navy's New Long-Range Anti-Radiation Missile Was A Success |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41798/first-live-fire-test-of-navys-new-long-range-anti-radiation-missile-was-a-success |access-date=2022-08-30 |work=The War Zone |publisher=The Drive Media, Inc.}}</ref> second,<ref>{{cite press release |title=Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range Completes Second Successful Missile Live Fire |date=February 7, 2022 |publisher=Northrop Grumman Newsroom |url=https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missile-extended-range-completes-second-successful-missile-live-fire |access-date=2024-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220302183210/https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missile-extended-range-completes-second-successful-missile-live-fire |archive-date=2022-03-02 |author=<!--Not stated-->}}</ref> third,<ref>{{cite press release |title=Third Successful Missile Live Fire Test for Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range |date=July 21, 2022 |publisher=Northrop Grumman Newsroom |url=https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/third-successful-missile-live-fire-test-for-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missile-extended-range |access-date=2023-02-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220801110827/https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/third-successful-missile-live-fire-test-for-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missile-extended-range |archive-date=2022-08-01 |author=<!--Not stated-->}}</ref> fourth,<ref>{{cite press release |title=Northrop Grumman's Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range Completes Fourth Successful Missile Live Fire |date=December 8, 2022 |publisher=Northrop Grumman Newsroom |url=https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grummans-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missile-extended-range-completes-fourth-successful-missile-live-fire |access-date=2023-02-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210055158/https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grummans-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missile-extended-range-completes-fourth-successful-missile-live-fire |archive-date=2022-12-10 |author=<!--Not stated-->}}</ref> and fifth flight tests in July 2021, January 2022, July 2022, December 2022, and May 2023 respectively.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Northrop Grumman's Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range Completes Fifth Consecutive Successful Test |date=May 8, 2023 |publisher=Northrop Grumman Newsroom |url=https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grummans-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missile-extended-range-completes-fifth-consecutive-successful-test |access-date=2023-05-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510003110/https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grummans-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missile-extended-range-completes-fifth-consecutive-successful-test |archive-date=2023-05-10 |author=<!--Not stated-->}}</ref>

In February 2023, the U.S. Navy began exploring the feasibility of launching the AARGM-ER from ground-based launchers and the P-8 Poseidon.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Trevithick |first1=Joseph |title=Navy To Test Ground-Launched Version Of New Radar-Busting Missile |url=https://www.twz.com/navy-to-test-ground-launched-version-of-new-radar-busting-missile |access-date=23 February 2023 |work=The War Zone |publisher=The Drive Media, Inc. |date=Feb 17, 2023}}</ref>

On February 27, 2023, Australia asked to purchase up to 63 AGM-88G AARGM-ERs.<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/australia-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missiles-extended-range-aargm|title=Australia – Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles Extended Range (AARGM-ERs) (Corrected) |publisher=[[Defense Security Cooperation Agency]] |date=2023-02-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308010635/https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/australia-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missiles-extended-range-aargm |archive-date=2023-03-08}}</ref>

On June 5, 2023, The Netherlands announced the acquisition of the AARGM-ER for the use on their F-35A fleet.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieuws/2023/06/05/nieuwe-munitie-f-35s-vergroot-slagkracht | title=Nieuwe munitie F-35's vergroot slagkracht – Nieuwsbericht|website= Defensie.nl | date=5 June 2023 }}</ref>

On October 23, 2023, Finland was approved by the U.S. [[State Department]] to proceed with purchase of up to 150 AGM-88G AARGM-ERs.<ref name="finland dsca">{{cite press release |title=Finland – Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) |date=23 October 2023 |publisher=[[Defense Security Cooperation Agency]] |url=https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/finland-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missiles-extended-range-aargm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231028130055/https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/finland-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missiles-extended-range-aargm |archive-date=2023-10-28}}</ref>

On January 12, 2024, Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract to integrate the AARGM-ER with all three F-35 variants.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Finnerty |first1=Ryan |title=Lockheed to integrate latest air defence suppression missile with all F-35 variants |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/lockheed-to-integrate-latest-air-defence-suppression-missile-with-all-f-35-variants/156506.article |access-date=10 March 2024 |work=FlightGlobal |date=17 January 2024}}</ref>

On April 24, 2024, the U.S. [[Defense Security Cooperation Agency]] (DSCA) made it public that the State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of the AARGM-ER and related equipment for an estimated cost of $700 million.<ref name="dsca nl">{{cite press release | url=https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/netherlands-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missiles-extended-range | title=Netherlands – Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range |publisher=[[Defense Security Cooperation Agency]]| date=25 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240429102344/https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/netherlands-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missiles-extended-range |archive-date=2024-04-29}}</ref>

On September 27, 2024, the U.S. [[State Department]] approved the sale of $405 million worth of AARGM-ERs to Australia.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pittaway |first=Nigel |date=30 September 2024 |title=Defence to acquire more anti-radar missiles |url=https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/defence-to-acquire-more-anti-radar-missiles |work=Australian Defence Magazine}}</ref>