AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile ( JAGM ) Replacing the legendary the Hellfire missile. In the realm of advanced weapon systems, there arose a need for a new air-to-ground missile that could surpass its predecessors. The story begins with the remarkable minds of Lockheed Martin, a renowned manufacturer known for their expertise in cutting-edge technologies. Driven by the desire to create a weapon of unmatched precision and versatility, Lockheed Martin embarked on a quest to invent the AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile, also known as the JAGM. Countless hours were spent in research and development, combining the best features of the AGM-114 Hellfire and the BGM-71 TOW missile to forge a new path forward.