The U.S. Air Force has reached a significant milestone in developing its new Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), successfully completing the missile’s first test release from an F-16 Fighting Falcon. Although the test was conducted on November 7 over the Gulf of Mexico, the achievement was officially announced on December 2. This successful trial marks a key step toward advancing the evaluation of the tactical air-to-surface missile system, which aims to strengthen the U.S. military’s strike capabilities.The test employed a Jettison Test Vehicle (JTV), a non-functional prototype without a rocket motor or electronics, to validate the safe separation of the SiAW missile from the aircraft. This critical step ensures the missile can be safely deployed in operational scenarios and sets the stage for future testing phases.The mission was coordinated by the 96th Test Wing, with operations managed from the Eglin Central Control Facility. Engineers and pilots collaborated closely to ensure the test’s success, while aerial footage was captured to aid in post-flight analysis. Major James Tipton, assistant director of operations for the 780th Test Squadron, commended the effort, describing it as “a testament to the outstanding teamwork from everyone involved.”In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) is imperative for the U.S. military?#defenseupdates #StandInAttackWeapon #usmilitary Chapters:00:11 INTRODUCTION02:37 BACKGROUND04:28 SiAW07:28 ANALYSIS