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I do not see Maverick on the list of F-35 Weapons. News anyway....

Naval and Marine aviators go 4-for-4 during tests

http://raytheon.mediaroom.com/index.php ... ;item=2024

"TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy completed developmental and operational testing (DT/OT) of the newest variant of the Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) laser-guided Maverick missile. This brings U.S. Sailors and Marines one step closer to conducting airborne precision engagements of rapidly moving targets in urban environments.

"In numerous conflicts, Maverick has proven its effectiveness against ships, tanks, fast moving vehicles and fortified personnel," said Harry Schulte, vice president of Raytheon Missile Systems' Air Warfare Systems product line. "With the completion of DT/OT, Raytheon can begin producing and delivering this highly accurate weapon to the U.S. and coalition warfighter."

During four DT/OT tests, Navy and Marine Corps aviators fired four AGM-65E2 laser-guided Maverick missiles at moving and stationary targets from F/A-18C/D Hornets, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and AV-8B Harriers. During one particularly challenging test, an AGM-65E2 was fired from a Harrier and accurately guided to a rapidly moving target via the laser designator of an AH-1Z Viper helicopter.

About the Maverick Family of Missiles
The laser-guided Maverick missile is a direct-attack, air-to-ground precision munition used extensively by the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps in ongoing combat operations. The AGM-65E2/L has an enhanced laser seeker and new software that reduces the risk of collateral damage.

Maverick is integrated on 25 aircraft and in the inventory of 33 nations. The AGM-65E2/L can use onboard, buddy and ground-based lasing to designate targets...."

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JAGM (or Brimstone) is to be the replacement for Maverick on the F-35.

OK, thanks.

May be of interest otherwise....

Raytheon Restarts Production of Laser-guided Maverick for US Air Force, Navy 13 Feb 2012

http://raytheon.mediaroom.com/index.php ... ;item=2037

"SINGAPORE, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than two decades, Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has formally restarted production of the laser-guided Maverick missile, with the first weapon expected to be delivered to the U.S. Air Force in late 2012.

Production began following a rigorous U.S. Air Force and Navy Developmental Testing/Operational Testing program that culminated in a production contract in late 2011.

"The combat-proven laser Maverick has demonstrated its effectiveness against frigate size ships, small moving boats, tanks, fortified personnel and fast moving maneuvering vehicles in excess of 70 miles per hour," said Harry Schulte, vice president of Raytheon Missile Systems' Air Warfare Systems product line. "We are focused on getting laser-guided Maverick to the U.S. warfighter, and hope to also provide this weapon to U.S. allies since it is available via both Direct Commercial Sales and Foreign Military Sales."

During DT/OT, U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps aviators fired 15 AGM-65E2/L laser-guided Maverick missiles at moving and stationary targets, some of which were moving in excess of 70 miles per hour (110 km). The weapons were fired from F-16s, A-10s, the F/A-18 and AV-8B Harriers.

About the Maverick Family of Missiles
The laser-guided Maverick missile is a direct-attack, air-to-ground precision munition used extensively by the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps in ongoing combat operations. The AGM-65E2/L has an enhanced laser seeker and new software that reduces the risk of collateral damage.

Maverick is integrated on 25 aircraft and in the inventory of 33 nations.
Maverick has been used in combat thousands of times.
The AGM-65E2/L can use onboard, buddy and ground-based lasing to designate targets.
The laser-guided Maverick can hit land- and sea-based moving targets that are traveling faster than 70 miles per hour....

...Note to Editors
AGM-65L is the designation for the U.S. Air Force's new Laser Maverick; AGM-65E2 is the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps' designation for their new Laser Maverick missile.

In December 2011, the U.S. Air Force awarded Raytheon a $25 million contract to restart production of the laser-guided Maverick missile. In addition to using $15 million of appropriated funding to pay for production, the U.S. government also used $10 million worth of credits generated via Foreign Military Sales of refurbished weapons."

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Naval and Marine aviators go 4-for-4 during Maverick tests