Image: GA-EMS advances the U.S. Army’s long-range fires mission to deliver the capabilities that warfighters need as part of its Extended Range Artillery Projectile program.
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has won a US Army contract under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) program. The award funds flight demonstrations of a next-generation maneuvering 155 mm round, as per a recent press statement.
The projectile achieves significantly greater ranges than current munitions while maintaining precision in GPS-degraded or denied environments. The Army targets Initial Operational Capability by fiscal year 2030, with the award positioning GA-EMS as a potential production source for advanced munitions extending the reach of Army self-propelled howitzers.
The round requires no rocket assist to reach its extended range and remains compatible with legacy cannons and loaders. Deployable wings and advanced redundant guidance systems support both strike and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
Scott Forney, President of GA-EMS, commented: “This award confirms that GA-EMS is ready to deliver extended-range, precision capabilities that give the warfighter unmatched standoff range and lethality.”
Michael Rucker, Vice President of GA-EMS Weapons Programs, added: “Our projectile is engineered to provide extended range without rocket assist and remains compatible with legacy cannons and loaders. These capabilities provide agility and mission flexibility.”
GA-EMS invested ahead of the award to mature key technologies and reduce development risk. The company’s Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Tupelo, Mississippi, supports surge capacity through automation, modular production processes, and new materials.
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