Air Warfare

Air Warfare
When fighter pilots take to the skies, they need to fly with unwavering confidence and know that the systems they rely on will help them succeed during each and every mission.
They require systems that allow them to dominate the airspace and complete direct attack, standoff and strike missions with precision.
Raytheon Missiles & Defense technologies deliver unprecedented combat power to the world’s most sophisticated 4th and 5th generation aircraft, and across every mission phase.
Joint Strike Missile destroys target in challenging flight scenario.

Air-to-Air Missiles
Combat-proven. Platfom-agnostic. Game-changing. Raytheon Missiles & Defense’ suite of air-to-air missiles is transforming today’s aircraft into tomorrow’s advantage. We deliver performance beyond the platform.
See productsAIM-9X Sidewinder Missile
The AIM-9X® Sidewinder missile is the most advanced infrared-tracking, short-range, air-to-air and surface-to-air missile in the world.
Learn moreAMRAAM Missile
The AMRAAM® air-to-air missile has an active guidance section that offers aircrews combat flexibility and precision.
Learn morePeregrine Missile
The Peregrine™ missile is a small, fast, lightweight air-to-air weapon being developed for use against drones, manned aircraft and cruise missiles.
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Air-to-Surface Missiles
From the air to the ground, U.S. and allied warfighters have a decisive upper hand with Raytheon Missiles & Defense advanced weapons. We equip next-generation aircraft with sophisticated missiles that deliver unparalleled precision in any environment.
See productsJoint Strike Missile
The Joint Strike Missile – or JSM – is a long-distance weapon that takes on heavily defended targets on land and at sea.
Learn moreJoint Standoff Weapon
The JSOW® weapon is the U.S. Navy's newest medium-range, precision strike standoff system.
Learn moreMALD Decoy
The MALD® decoy is an expendable air-launched flight vehicle that looks like a U.S. or allied aircraft to enemy integrated air defense systems.
Learn morePaveway Bomb
The Paveway® laser-guided bomb has revolutionized tactical air-to-ground warfare by converting "dumb" bombs into precision-guided munitions.
Learn moreStormBreaker Smart Weapon
The StormBreaker® smart weapon can fly more than 45 miles to strike mobile targets, reducing the time aircrew spend in harm's way.
Learn moreNews and Feature Stories

Arming the F-35
Learn how we're adding firepower to the world's most advanced fighter jet.

The climb to air dominance
Advanced technology gives the U.S. and allies an edge in the skies. These technologies are continually evolved to help press the advantage.

Global demand drives AMRAAM missile production
Raytheon Missiles & Defense executive: Top-selling AMRAAM missile will be built at an even higher rate over the next decade. (Inside Defense)