NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The Forecast International Weapons Group estimates that Raytheon has thus far delivered some 6,700 AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapons. Beyond U.S. Department of Defense procurement, the weapon system has established an export customer base as well. The U.S. Navy has been the primary customer for the JSOW. However, Navy budget request documentation indicates no further procurement funding after FY19.
U.S. procurement has been focused on the AGM-154C, for a Navy procurement objective of 7,000 weapons. The U.S. Air Force turned its back on the JSOW in 2005. While there is a small chance that this decision will be reversed, any order placed by the U.S. Air Force would not be substantial.
The AGM-154B version of the JSOW will remain in limbo until the U.S. Navy decides whether it will ever place an order. While demand from the U.S. Navy has been the driving force behind the JSOW program, export orders represent an increasing share of production. Australia, Finland, Greece, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Turkey are export customers for the JSOW. And India could receive this weapon via the purchase of U.S.-built combat aircraft.
In October 2017, Qatar placed an order worth $172.9 million for 200 AGM-154C Block III JSOW weapons. The contract is expected to be completed by June 2020.
In December 2017, Saudi Arabia placed an order worth $302.4 million for 618 AGM-154C Block III JSOW weapons. The contract is expected to be completed by June 2022.
Forecast International expects export sales of the JSOW will sustain production, whether or not the U.S. Navy resumes procurement.
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