HOPE/HOSBO glide missiles

The family of HOPE/HOSBO glide missiles was planned for attacking ground, sea and underground targets. The family was expected to fill the capability gap between cruise missiles and precision guided bombs such as the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM). However, development of the weapon system was suspended by the manufacturer Diehl.

The missiles in the family used the same main assemblies. The aerodynamic design was expected to enable them to achieve long-range flight while...