US Army wants a surface-to-air missile that can destroy small drones
The US Army is seeking a new surface-to-air missile to counter small drones, aiming for a budget-friendly solution.
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Source diversity sample: Defense Express · stripes.com · Breaking Defense · Military Times · DefenseScoop · washingtonexaminer.com · RealClearDefense · Unmanned airspace.
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Army initiated a search for a new surface-to-air missile capable of destroying small drones for less than $150,000 per unit. While reports noted interest in both missile and 50mm weapon-based solutions, the story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage regarding the selection of a final system.
Epilogue added 2d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
The US Army has announced its search for a new surface-to-air missile designed to destroy small drones. The initiative was first reported by Military Times and Defense News, which noted the Army's desire for a cost-effective solution.
Later reports from Breaking Defense, DefenseScoop, and Washington Examiner specified the Army's budget constraint of under $150,000 per missile. Defense Express criticized the Army's approach, suggesting it repeats past mistakes.
The Army is also exploring a 50mm weapon-based counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS), according to Unmanned Airspace. The Army's efforts reflect a growing need to address the threat posed by small drones, both in military and civilian contexts.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 2d ago.
Coverage (9)
- U.S. Army's New Anti-Shahed Missile Promises Strong Performance, But Repeats the Same Costly Mistake Defense Express · 5d ago
- Army seeks new, less costly anti-drone missile stripes.com · 5d ago
- Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K Breaking Defense · 5d ago
- US Army wants a surface-to-air missile that can destroy small drones Military Times · 5d ago
- Army seeks next-gen missile that could shoot down small drones for less than $150K a pop DefenseScoop · 5d ago
- Army on hunt for cheap missile that can take out small drones for $150,000 each washingtonexaminer.com · 5d ago
- U.S. Army Wants a Surface-to-Air Missile for Small Drones RealClearDefense · 5d ago
- US Army researching 50mm weapon-based C-UAS Unmanned airspace · 5d ago
- US Army wants a surface-to-air missile that can destroy small drones Defense News · 5d ago
The obvious questions
What is the US Army seeking?
The US Army is seeking a surface-to-air missile capable of destroying small drones.
What is the budget constraint for this missile?
The Army has set a budget constraint of under $150,000 per missile.
What other options is the Army exploring?
The Army is also researching a 50mm weapon-based counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS).
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