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| The Bullseye rocket |
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Israeli defense contractor Rafael for the production of a new long-range, high-precision Bullseye attack missile in the United States.
The Bullseye rocket will be capable of launching from the air, land and sea. It will use a design similar to that used in the Rafael Ice Breaker rocket. GA-EMS will become the main contractor for the production of a missile that will meet the specifications of the US Armed Forces and provide launch capabilities from various platforms to effectively hit targets at long range.
Bullseye is at Technology Readiness Level 8 (TRL 8), which means that the technology in the rocket has already been tested in practice. The rocket will be equipped with a very low observable (VLO) and integrated systems for control and navigation. This will allow Bullseye to provide high accuracy of hitting targets in various conditions.
Cooperation between GA-EMS and Rafael within the Bullseye project will reduce the risks and costs of development, as well as ensure the mass production of high-performance rockets with significant savings per unit. The Bullseye missiles will be manufactured at the GA-EMS plant in Tupelo, Mississippi, which specializes in manufacturing complex systems for U.S. national security.
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