
The U.S. Navy has declared the Joint Standoff Weapon C-1 (JSOW C-1), the newest variant of the air-launched weapon, ready for operations.The guided glide weapon achieved its initial operational capability (IOC) last month after completing flight tests at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Calif., and Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif. The tests, which achieved all objectives, included 10 shots involving maritime moving targets and stationary land targets, said Celeste Mohr, JSOW program manager for prime contractor Raytheon [RTN].JSOW…