US Air Force asks industry for new cruise missile for Ukraine - 西甲投注平台

ERAM is part of the Pentagon’s push for cheaper weapons developed more quickly. In 2024, the Air Force awarded a contract to two small defense companies — Zone 5 Technologies and CoAspire — to develop ERAM prototypes. In January 2026 — less than a year and a half later, the Air Force conducted a live warhead test at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. [...] One question is whether Ukraine is already using ERAM on its American-made F-16 fighters. In August 2025, the Trump administration announced an $825 million sale of 3,350 ERAMs to Ukraine. In June 2026, Ukrainian media suggested that Ukraine has used the AGM-188A Rusty Dagger — an ERAM version — against the Voronezh Semiconductor Plant, which makes components for Russian missiles. [...] Share using Native toolsShareCopied to clipboard Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail

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Earlier this year, the U.S. Air Force conducted its first test of the Extended Range Attack Munition, a new standoff cruise missile, less than 16 months after awarding its contract. (U.S. Air Force)

The U.S. Air Force is asking the defense industry whether it can deliver a new cruise missile intended for Ukraine.