As modern warfare becomes more complex, the need for precision strike capabilities has never been greater, driving military forces to invest in weapons that deliver pinpoint accuracy.
General Atomics is poised to answer this demand with the development of the “Bullseye” missile, a next-generation weapon inspired by Israel’s Ice Breaker missile.
Tailored for the US military, the Bullseye offers “cost-effective, multi-platform” launch capabilities, enabling strikes from air, ground, and sea.
Its modular design ensures flexibility for incremental development and future upgrades.
Currently at Technology Readiness Level 8, the Bullseye has successfully completed testing and demonstration in its intended operational setting.
Further testing is scheduled in the coming months, ahead of final flight qualifications and target deliveries by late 2025.
Inspired by Ice Breaker
While technical specifications for the Bullseye remain undisclosed, it is likely to mirror Rafael’s Ice Breaker missile in weight, speed, and range.
Weighing under 400 kilograms (880 pounds), the fifth-generation Israeli missile carries a 250-pound (114-kilogram) warhead, ideal for deep strike missions.
It also boasts a range of up to 300 kilometers (186 miles) with high subsonic speed.
The Ice Breaker can be launched from various aircraft, including the Gripen, FA-50, and F-16 fighter jets, with the Gripen able to carry up to six missiles and the F-16 up to seven.
“We are excited to work with Rafael to introduce Bullseye, a highly effective deep-strike missile,” said Scott Forney, president of General Atomics’ Electromagnetic Systems division.
“Bullseye will be built in the US for delivery to US military customers to support a variety of critical … precision-fires missions.”
