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U.S. Reportedly Clears 3,350 Long-Range ERAMs for Ukraine

Use will be subject to Pentagon approval to limit strikes that risk widening the war.

A notional design for a low-cost cruise weapon by Lockheed Martin. (Image credit: Lockheed Martin)
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Overview

  • The Wall Street Journal reported that the administration approved the transfer last week, with deliveries expected to begin in about six weeks.
  • The package is valued at roughly $850 million and is largely financed by European partners, according to the report.
  • Unidentified U.S. officials cited an estimated range of 150–280 miles, a circular error probable under 10 meters, and a warhead of about 500 pounds.
  • Kyiv will be required to coordinate targets and obtain permission before using the weapon, aligning with reported U.S. restrictions on ATACMS strikes inside Russia.
  • The Air Force began the ERAM effort in 2024 with requirements for GPS-degraded navigation and mass production, and early units are reportedly nearing completion with manufacturers not publicly named.