Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months
The Pentagon is seeking affordable long-range strike weapons with a rapid timeline for demonstrations and testing.
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The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has launched the G-BAM Prize Challenge to identify ground-based, long-range strike systems. The goal is to find precision strike weapons that can be scaled rapidly and are more cost-effective than current options.
Coverage from Defense News, Breaking Defense, ExecutiveGov, and Defense Daily emphasizes the aggressive timeline of the initiative. The Pentagon is targeting November for demonstrations of these ground-launched systems.
Attention is now on the upcoming demonstrations scheduled in approximately three months to evaluate the viability of these strike systems.
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Quick answers
What is the G-BAM Prize Challenge?
It is a DIU-launched challenge aimed at finding ground-based, long-range strike systems.
When are the demonstrations expected to occur?
The Pentagon is eyeing November for the demonstrations.
What are the primary requirements for the weapons?
The Pentagon is seeking weapons that are cheaper and capable of being scaled rapidly.
Coverage (4)
- DIU Plans Demos Soon To Find Ground-Based, Long-Range Strike Systems To Scale Rapidly Defense Daily · 8h ago
- DIU Launches G-BAM Prize Challenge for Long-Range Strike Systems ExecutiveGov · 8h ago
- Pentagon eyes November to demo ground-launched, precision strike weapons Breaking Defense · 8h ago
- Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months Defense News · 8h ago
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