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US Air Force Seeks New Cruise Missile for Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict

US Air Force Seeks New Cruise Missile for Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict

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ThreatCluster •November 3, 2026 at 22:46 UTC
  • •The U.S. Air Force is seeking contractors for the Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM).
  • •ERAM is designed for precision strikes with a range over 250 nautical miles.
  • •The RFI deadline is November 19, indicating urgent military needs amid ongoing conflicts.

The U.S. Air Force has issued a Request For Information (RFI) to the defense industry for the Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM), a new cruise missile intended for Ukraine. The RFI, with a deadline of November 19, seeks contractors capable of producing a 500-pound missile with a range exceeding 250 nautical miles and a speed greater than Mach 0.6. ERAM is designed for precision strikes against high-value targets and is part of a broader Pentagon initiative to expedite the development of affordable weapons. The Air Force previously awarded contracts to Zone 5 Technologies and CoAspire for ERAM prototypes, with a live warhead test conducted in January 2026. There are questions about whether Ukraine has already deployed ERAM on its F-16 fighters, following a significant arms sale in August 2025. The urgency of the RFI reflects the ongoing demands of the Ukraine War and the depletion of U.S. missile inventories due to the Iran War.

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Timeline

2024-01-01
Initial RFI for ERAM published
The Air Force published the original RFI for ERAM nearly two years into the Ukraine War.
Militarytimes
2025-08-01
Trump administration announces ERAM sale to Ukraine
An $825 million sale of 3,350 ERAMs to Ukraine was announced.
Militarytimes
2026-01-21
Live warhead test of ERAM conducted
The Air Force conducted a successful live warhead test of ERAM at Eglin Air Force Base.
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Common questions

What is the purpose of the ERAM?
ERAM is designed to provide precision strikes against high-value fixed targets from a standoff range.
When is the deadline for the RFI?
The deadline for the Request For Information is November 19, 2026.
How quickly does the Air Force expect deliveries of ERAM?
The Air Force expects the first ERAMs to be delivered within three months after the contract is awarded.