Leidos Secures USAF Designation for 200-Pound AGM-190A Small Cruise Missile
On February 26, the U.S. Air Force officially designated Leidos’s 200-pound Small Cruise Missile as the AGM-190A, recognizing its modular hardware and open-system software for adaptable stand-off strikes. The weapon demonstrated a stand-off range over 400 nautical miles from a C-130 during testing and aligns with Leidos’s NorthStar 2030 strategy for cost-effective defense solutions.
1. USAF Designates Small Cruise Missile as AGM-190A
On February 26, the U.S. Air Force formally designated Leidos’s Small Cruise Missile as the AGM-190A, marking its entry as an affordable, adaptable stand-off strike solution and a key milestone in the company’s defense portfolio.
2. Weapon Specifications and Testing Results
The AGM-190A weighs approximately 200 pounds and demonstrated a stand-off range exceeding 400 nautical miles during tests from a C-130 aircraft. Its modular hardware and open-system software allow rapid adaptation to evolving mission requirements.
3. Strategic Alignment with NorthStar 2030
Leidos positioned the AGM-190A within its NorthStar 2030 strategy, which prioritizes innovative, cost-effective defense capabilities. The Air Force’s designation reflects confidence in Leidos’s scalable solutions for national security.
4. DODNet Transformation Progress
Leidos is also accelerating the next phase of its $11.5 billion, 10-year DODNet program by migrating eight additional defense agencies and nearly 100,000 users. This initiative advances the modernization of Department of Defense network services.