US Air Force Opens Two ERAM Solicitations for Long-Range Weapons
Air Force Materiel Command published two solicitations for Extended Range Attack Munition programs on November 2, 2026.
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Air Force Materiel Command published two solicitations on November 2, 2026, for Extended Range Attack Munition programs. The effort seeks additional precision-strike weapon options, including a long-range glide weapon, according to reporting on the solicitations.
Key details
- The programs are identified as Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) programs.
- The GBU-38 is a 227-kilogram Joint Direct Attack Munition and a current precision-guided gravity-bomb option.
Air Force Materiel Command published two ERAM solicitations on November 2, 2026.
Why it matters
A glide weapon can travel toward its target after release, giving aircraft another option for delivering a precision-guided munition. The GBU-38 provides a current reference point for the weight and type of weapon described in the reporting.
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