Tiberius Aerospace has secured a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to advance its liquid-fuelled, ramjet-powered 155mm artillery projectile. Engineered to reach ranges up to 150 kilometers (93 miles), the munition promises accuracy within five meters of its target. This capability dramatically exceeds the performance of today’s standard artillery systems.
For perspective, the U.S. Army’s M982 Excalibur round—considered one of the most precise munitions currently in use—reaches only about 40 kilometers. American defense planners are now pursuing new extended-range designs capable of at least 70 kilometers. Conventional unguided shells, in comparison, often miss by 100 meters or more, underscoring the disruptive potential of Tiberius’s technology.
The shell’s ramjet engine accelerates it to Mach 3.5 while propelling it to altitudes above 65,000 feet, far beyond the reach of most electronic warfare and jamming systems. Navigation is provided by a dual-layered system: GPS guidance supplemented by an inertial measurement unit. Artificial intelligence algorithms correct deviations, ensuring precision in environments where GPS is unavailable or compromised.
Notably, the rounds can also share data mid-flight, adjusting their trajectories collectively. This cooperative feature adds a new dimension to artillery operations, enabling synchronized strikes and enhanced lethality against strategic targets.
