US Army awards General Atomics contract for extended-range 155mm artillery round
The U.S. Army awarded General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems a contract under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile Program (ERAP) to validate a maneuvering 155mm artillery round. Tested at Yuma Proving Ground, the projectile hit targets over 74 miles from an M777 howitzer using deployable wings and redundant guidance without rocket assist. The Army aims for initial operational capability by fiscal 2030, with precision in GPS-denied environments. The U.S. Navy also contracted for maritime adaptation in late 2024.
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General Atomics awarded US Army contract for extended-range artillery round
The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems a contract to validate a maneuvering 155mm artillery round under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile Program (ERAP). The round, tested at Yuma Proving Ground in 2024, hit targets over 74 miles away when fired from an M777 howitzer. It features deployable wings and redundant guidance systems for precision in GPS-denied environments. The Army aims for initial operational capability by fiscal 2030. The U.S. Navy also contracted General Atomics in late 2024 to adapt the projectile for maritime use. The new munition is intended to defeat infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled howitzers, multiple rocket launchers, air defense targets, main battle tanks, and maritime targets. The Army requires the projectile to have a non-GPS mode.
Defense NewsGeneral Atomics awarded U.S. Army contract for extended-range artillery
The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems a contract under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile Program (ERAP) to validate a maneuvering 155mm artillery round. The projectile, tested at Yuma Proving Ground last year, successfully hit targets over 74 miles away when fired from an M777 howitzer. It features deployable wings and advanced redundant guidance systems, allowing extended range without rocket assist while remaining compatible with existing artillery platforms. The Army aims for initial operational capability by fiscal 2030, requiring precision in GPS-degraded environments and a non-GPS mode. The munition is designed to defeat infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled howitzers, multiple rocket launchers, air defense targets, main battle tanks, and maritime targets. The U.S. Navy also contracted General Atomics in late 2024 for maritime development of the projectile.
Army TimesGeneral Atomics awarded US Army contract for extended-range artillery round
The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems a contract to validate a maneuvering 155mm artillery round under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile Program (ERAP), aimed at hitting targets beyond conventional range with precision in GPS-denied environments. In a 2025 test at Yuma Proving Ground, the projectile struck targets over 74 miles away when fired from an M777 howitzer, using deployable wings and redundant guidance systems instead of rocket assist. The Army seeks initial operational capability by fiscal 2030. The projectile is designed to defeat infantry fighting vehicles, howitzers, rocket launchers, air defense targets, tanks, and maritime targets. The U.S. Navy also awarded a contract in late 2024 to adapt the round for maritime use.
Military TimesGeneral Atomics awarded US Army contract for extended-range artillery round
The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems a contract to validate a maneuvering 155mm artillery round under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile Program (ERAP). The projectile, tested at Yuma Proving Ground last year, successfully hit targets more than 74 miles away when fired from an M777 howitzer. Unlike conventional rounds, it can change course in-flight for precision, using deployable wings and advanced redundant guidance systems. The Army aims for initial operational capability by fiscal 2030. The munition is designed to defeat infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled howitzers, multiple rocket launchers, air defense targets, main battle tanks, and maritime targets, and must have a non-GPS mode. The U.S. Navy also contracted General Atomics in late 2024 to develop the projectile for maritime use.
Defense NewsGeneral Atomics Wins US Army Contract for Extended-Range 155mm Artillery Round
The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems a contract under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile Program (ERAP) to develop a maneuvering 155mm artillery round capable of striking targets beyond conventional range. In a 2025 test at Yuma Proving Ground, the projectile hit targets over 74 miles away when fired from an M777 howitzer. The munition features deployable wings and advanced redundant guidance systems, allowing in-flight course changes for precision in GPS-degraded environments. The Army aims for initial operational capability by fiscal 2030. The round is designed to defeat infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled howitzers, multiple rocket launchers, air defense targets, main battle tanks, and maritime targets. The U.S. Navy also contracted the company in late 2024 for maritime applications. The program requires a non-GPS navigation mode.
Army TimesGeneral Atomics awarded U.S. Army contract for extended-range artillery
The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems a contract to validate a maneuvering 155mm artillery round under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile Program (ERAP). The program aims to field a next-generation munition capable of precision strikes in GPS-degraded or denied environments, with initial operational capability targeted by fiscal 2030. During a test at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, last year, the projectile hit targets more than 74 miles away after being fired from an M777 howitzer. The munition features deployable wings and advanced redundant guidance systems, allowing it to change course in-flight for improved precision without rocket assist. It remains compatible with existing artillery platforms. The U.S. Navy also contracted the company in late 2024 to develop the projectile for maritime use. The Army requires the munition to defeat infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled howitzers, multiple rocket launchers, air defense targets, main battle tanks, and maritime targets, and to have a non-GPS mode.
Military TimesGeneral Atomics awarded US Army contract for extended-range artillery round
The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems a contract under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile Program (ERAP) to validate a maneuvering 155mm artillery round. The projectile, tested at Yuma Proving Ground last year, successfully hit targets over 74 miles away when fired from an M777 howitzer. It features deployable wings and advanced redundant guidance systems, allowing in-flight course changes for precision without rocket assist. The Army aims for initial operational capability by fiscal 2030, requiring the munition to defeat infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled howitzers, multiple rocket launchers, air defense targets, main battle tanks, and maritime targets. The munition must also operate in GPS-degraded or denied environments. The U.S. Navy separately contracted the company in late 2024 for maritime applications.
Military TimesGeneral Atomics Awarded US Army Contract for Extended-Range 155mm Artillery Round
The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems a contract under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile Program (ERAP) to validate a maneuvering 155mm artillery round. The projectile, which can change course in-flight, is designed to strike targets beyond conventional artillery range while maintaining precision in GPS-denied environments. During a 2025 test at Yuma Proving Ground, the round successfully hit targets more than 74 miles away when fired from an M777 howitzer. The munition features deployable wings and advanced redundant guidance systems, and does not require rocket assist for extended range. The Army plans to reach initial operational capability by fiscal 2030. The U.S. Navy also contracted General Atomics in late 2024 to develop the projectile for maritime use. The munition is intended to defeat infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled howitzers, multiple rocket launchers, air defense targets, main battle tanks, and maritime targets.
Army TimesGeneral Atomics awarded U.S. Army contract for extended-range artillery
The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems a contract to validate a maneuvering 155mm artillery round under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile Program (ERAP). The projectile, tested at Yuma Proving Ground last year, successfully hit targets over 74 miles away from an M777 howitzer. It features deployable wings and advanced redundant guidance systems, allowing in-flight course changes for precision without rocket assist. The Army aims for initial operational capability by fiscal 2030. The munition is designed to defeat various targets including infantry fighting vehicles, howitzers, and maritime targets, and must operate in GPS-denied environments. The U.S. Navy also contracted General Atomics in late 2024 for maritime use.
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