US Air Force Wants 1,000-Plus ERAM Cruise Missiles That Hit Within 10 Meters Under GPS Jamming

The US Air Force issued a request for information on November 2 seeking more than 1,000 Extended Range Attack Munition cruise missiles within 15 months of contract award. The 500-pound-class weapon should exceed 250 nautical miles in range and Mach 0.6, with terminal accuracy within ten metres despite degraded GPS. Requirements include blast-fragmentation effects and limited penetration against high-value fixed targets, with initial deliveries no later than three months after award. Industry responses are due November 19, and the notice constitutes market research rather than a new missile production contract.