US Marines Test-Fire New AGM-179 JAGM Missile from The Most Powerful AH-1Z Helicopter

The AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) represents a significant step in the United States’ pursuit of advanced, multi-role precision strike weapons. Developed as a replacement for the legacy AGM-114 Hellfire, AGM-65 Maverick, and BGM-71 TOW systems, the JAGM is designed to unify the roles of these specialized missiles into a single, adaptable platform. Its adoption reflects broader trends in modern warfare: the need for flexible munitions capable of engaging a wide spectrum of targets across diverse operational environments.