Originally Posted by
rattman
Theres much Gnashing of teeth in defence circles about picking JAGM over integrating brimstone 2/3 on the apaches. We dont know JAGM specs and capabilities, but using its publically released its inferior to spike which is integrated and paper specs of brimstone. So its either a **** up decision or they know something we dont know I hope its the latter knowing the former is a strong contender
JAGM and Spike are two different classes of weapon - JAGM is a short/medium=range replacement for Hellfire, while Spike is a long range standoff weapon. The UK has plans for such a standoff missile (Spike or A N Other) but hasn't made a decision / found the budget yet.