AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile

UPSC Defence

Full Form

AIM-260 JATM = Joint Advanced Tactical Missile

Key Facts

  • Developed for the United States.

  • It is a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM).

  • Intended to provide greater range and capability than older air-to-air missile systems.

  • Associated with the US Air Force and US fighter aircraft.

  • Development involves Lockheed Martin.

  • Designed to strengthen long-range air-combat capability.

UPSC Link

Defence Technology + Air Power + Missile Systems

Key Pointers

  • AIM-260 → USA

  • JATM → Joint Advanced Tactical Missile

  • Type → Air-to-air missile

  • Role → Beyond-visual-range aerial combat

  • Broad purpose → Next-generation capability beyond the AIM-120 AMRAAM family.