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United States Zone 5 Technologies
AGM-188 Rusty Dagger
A low-cost, precision-guided air-launched stand-off munition developed by Zone 5 Technologies for the U.S. Air Force Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) program. Sitting between a cruise missile and a guided bomb, it weighs about 227 kg (500 lb), is 2.64 m long, carries a roughly 45 kg conventional warhead and is powered by a single PBS Aerospace TJ80 turbojet for an operational range greater than 926 km (500 nmi) at high-subsonic speed. Contracts were issued in October 2024, first flight followed within about four months, and service entry is expected in late 2026 at a unit cost of roughly $246,000. It is compatible with a wide range of launch platforms including the F-35, F-15E/EX, F-16, F/A-18E/F, AH-64 and AH-1Z, strategic bombers, and ground- or ship-launch via systems such as Rapid Dragon. Zone 5 Technologies was acquired by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace in 2026.
In service since 2024
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-16
926
km range
45
kg warhead
💲 ≈ $246,000 (public figure)
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2024. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
Unit cost known; one-shot / small-arms class has no meaningful O&S tail to model.
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 926 km |
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Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 45 kg |
|---|---|
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Conventional |
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Precision-guided |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 2.64 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 227 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | PBS Aerospace TJ80 |
|---|---|
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turbojet |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper. | $246,000 |
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Specifications compiled from public Zone 5 Technologies and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-16.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Zone 5 Technologies AGM-188 Rusty Dagger? +
The Zone 5 Technologies AGM-188 Rusty Dagger has a maximum range of 926 km.
How much does the Zone 5 Technologies AGM-188 Rusty Dagger weigh? +
The Zone 5 Technologies AGM-188 Rusty Dagger has a combat weight of 227 kg.
What engine does the Zone 5 Technologies AGM-188 Rusty Dagger use? +
The Zone 5 Technologies AGM-188 Rusty Dagger is powered by the PBS Aerospace TJ80.
What is the Zone 5 Technologies AGM-188 Rusty Dagger used for? +
The Zone 5 Technologies AGM-188 Rusty Dagger is a missile typically used for stand off strike, deep strike, anti surface.
How much does the Zone 5 Technologies AGM-188 Rusty Dagger cost? +
The Zone 5 Technologies AGM-188 Rusty Dagger has an approximate unit cost of 246,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration, treat this as directional.
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