What Happened
US Defense Contractor Fast Tracks Production Amid Rising Threats
Lockheed Martin has unveiled the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM), a next-generation air-to-air missile developed to counter long-range air threats from China. The missile, which has been in secret development for years, offers greater range and effectiveness than existing air-to-air missiles and will be used on stealth fighters like the F-22 Raptor and F-35. The US Defense Department has agreed to boost production of the missile as part of efforts to rebuild munitions stockpiles depleted by the war on Iran. This development was reported by an unknown source.