HAMMER Weapon System
The HAMMER Weapon System, short for Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range, is France’s precision-guided air-to-ground weapon developed by Safran. Officially known as the Armement Air-Sol Modulaire (AASM), it is designed to convert conventional bombs into smart, all-weather precision munitions.
What makes the HAMMER Weapon System distinctive is its modular design. It combines a guidance kit fitted at the front and a range-extension kit, often with a rocket booster, at the rear. Depending on mission requirements, it can use GPS/INS guidance, infrared homing, or laser guidance, enabling high accuracy even in contested environments.
The weapon is available in multiple weight classes, typically based on 250 kg, 500 kg and 1,000 kg bomb bodies. Its extended range allows launch from stand-off distances exceeding 50 kilometres, depending on altitude and configuration. This enhances aircraft survivability by keeping them outside dense air defence zones.
The HAMMER Weapons System is integrated on platforms such as the Rafale fighter jet which was also used in Operation Sindoor and has been exported to several countries. Its flexibility, precision and ability to operate in adverse weather conditions make it a key component of modern air power, bridging the gap between conventional bombs and cruise missiles.
What makes the HAMMER Weapon System distinctive is its modular design. It combines a guidance kit fitted at the front and a range-extension kit, often with a rocket booster, at the rear. Depending on mission requirements, it can use GPS/INS guidance, infrared homing, or laser guidance, enabling high accuracy even in contested environments.
The weapon is available in multiple weight classes, typically based on 250 kg, 500 kg and 1,000 kg bomb bodies. Its extended range allows launch from stand-off distances exceeding 50 kilometres, depending on altitude and configuration. This enhances aircraft survivability by keeping them outside dense air defence zones.
The HAMMER Weapons System is integrated on platforms such as the Rafale fighter jet which was also used in Operation Sindoor and has been exported to several countries. Its flexibility, precision and ability to operate in adverse weather conditions make it a key component of modern air power, bridging the gap between conventional bombs and cruise missiles.
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