JASDF F-35A, latest missile JSM effective against North Korea? 300 km cruise with stealth, its ability

The latest air-to-surface missile "JSM" reportedly being considered for introduction to the F-35A of the Air Self-Defense Force, it seems to be a countermeasure against North Korea, but what kind of missile is it actually? And what kind of operation is expected?

Are new air-to-ground missiles intended to attack enemy bases?

　According to some media reports on Sunday, June 25, 2017, the government launched an air-to-ground missile against the Air Self-Defense Force's new stealth fighter F-35A "Lightning II". are considering the introduction of

　The "air-to-ground missile" here refers to the "JSM (Joint Strike Missile)", which is scheduled to be added to the F-35A in the future. Developed by Raytheon in the United States.

Equipped with a jet engine, the JSM has a long range of about 300 km, and is a cruise missile that is difficult to intercept due to its high stealth properties, and attacks from outside the range of enemy surface-to-air missiles. It is a "standoff weapon", meaning that it is capable of

　It is presumed that the introduction of JSM was based on the assumption of "enemy base attack capability" against North Korean ballistic missiles, but will this be possible by actually installing JSM on the F-35A?

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