Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract modification in support of the Joint Air-to-Surface Missiles (JASM) Program Office.

The $45.7m contract is for an increased quantity purchase of 75 baseline missiles for JASM.

JASM is a precision-guided cruise missile that has been designed to destroy any type of target at ranges beyond enemy air defences.

Work will be carried out at the company’s facility in Orlando, Florida, US.

The AAC / EBJK, Eglin Air Force Base will be the contracting activity.