The SiAW is a tactical air-to-surface missile with a shorter range than standoff weapons.

It's intended to attack relocatable targets like anti-satellite systems, cruise missile launchers, and GPS jamming platforms.

According to the US Air Force, the SiAW system will provide the capability to strike rapidly relocatable targets that create the Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) environment for 5th-generation and Future Advanced Aircraft.

SiAW targets include Theater Ballistic Missile Launchers, Land Attack and Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Launchers, Jammers, Anti-Satellite Systems, and Integrated Air Defense Systems.

The SiAW missile system is being developed under a Digital Acquisition (DA) approach emphasizing agility and innovation.

Northrop Grumman’s SiAW solution can be integrated on various aircraft and leverages lessons learned on the Navy’s AARGM-ER and integration work on the F-35 aircraft.

It also features a tail-controlled missile for increased maneuverability and survivability.

Northrop Grumman is investing in maturing and testing its SiAW design solution to ensure it meets US Air Force requirements while facilitating rapid capability delivery to the warfighter.

The Air Force is targeting an initial operational capability by 2026. The development consists of two primary increments.

The first increment concludes with a guided vehicle flight test, and the second concludes with three additional flight tests and the delivery of SiAW leave-behind prototype missiles and test assets.

The development of SiAW is part of Northrop Grumman’s broad offerings in advanced weapons, including armaments, components, missiles, electronics, and interceptors to defeat and deter threats.

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