The AASM (French: Armement Air-Sol Modulaire, lit. 'Modular Air-to-Ground Armament'), [7] [8] also known as AASM Hammer ("Hammer" standing for "Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range"), [9] is a French, all-weather, smart air-to-surface stand-off weapon developed by Safran Electronics & Defense.

AASM Hammer™ is an all-weather smart air-to-surface weapon with an extended stand-off capacity. AASM Hammer™ sets new standards in Close Air Support missions as well as deep strike missions with its family of warheads and guidance kits. AASM Hammer™ is compatible with different standard bomb bodies (125, 250, 500 and 1000 kg).

Oct 26, 2024 · By adding guidance and propulsion kits to standard bombs, the AASM Hammer transforms conventional ordnance into precision-guided munitions, making it a critical tool for modern air forces. Country users: France, Croatia, Egypt, India, Morocco, Qatar, Ukraine.

Jan 17, 2024 · Some label the AASM Hammer as a hybrid of a bomb and a missile but technically it is an ordinary bomb with a special attachment kit that increases the range and precision of strike. Central to the design is either a 250-kg Mk 82 or …

Jan 1, 2025 · The Ukrainian Su-25s started using the French-made AASM Hammer guided bombs in June 2024, as the stocks of Soviet-made unguided munitions were depleted and Western ones started dwindling.

The AASM (Air-Ground Modular Weapon), developed by Safran Electronics & Defense, is an ammunition that transforms a standard bomb into a guided one. Its range exceeds 70 km, thanks to its modularity. This feature also allows for the integration of various guidance systems.

Apr 23, 2014 · Armement Air-Sol Modulaire (AASM) HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) is a new generation medium-range modular air-to-ground weapon designed and manufactured by Sagem (Safran group), for the French Air Force and Navy. The AASM family of missiles was unveiled during the Paris Air Show in June 2007.

Oct 12, 2011 · The Armement Air-Sol Modulaire (Air-to-Ground Modular Weapon) (AASM) is a French Precision-Guided Munition developed by Sagem Défense Sécurité. AASM comprises a frontal guidance kit and a rear-mounted range extension kit matched to a dumb bomb.

The AASM is a modern rocket assisted guided bomb of French origin. It was developed for use as a precision stand-off weapon. Protracted development made that France acquired the Enhanced Paveway II as an interim weapon.

Jun 9, 2024 · The Ukrainian military has been successfully using the AASM Hammer since the beginning of March 2024. The first bomb was dropped on the occupiers at the Avdiivka coke plant. Subsequently, it was probably the AASM Hammer that destroyed the command post of the Russians in Kherson region.