Boeing scores contract for JDAM LR strike weapon

Boeing has been awarded a US Air Force contract for the GBU-75 Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM LR). This powered version of the widely-used weapon represents an affordable method to engage targets beyond enemy defenses. The $75 million undefinitised contract action (UCA) specifically covers the BSU-111/B Payload Delivery Unit components associated with the JDAM LR program. Boeing’s selection highlights the continued demand for this versatile strike weapon within the armed forces. Production details regarding quantities or timelines were not disclosed in the announcement.