US Army wants a surface-to-air missile that can destroy small drones
The US Army's search for a cost-effective surface-to-air missile to counter small drones is gaining traction.
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The US Army has initiated a search for a surface-to-air missile designed to destroy small drones. The Army's goal is to develop a missile that can be produced for less than $150,000 each. The Army's interest in this capability was first reported by DefenseScoop and the Washington Examiner.
The Army is also exploring a 50mm weapon-based counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS). The Army's focus on affordability and effectiveness in countering small drones is a key aspect of its strategy. The Army's efforts to develop this technology are part of a broader initiative to enhance its capabilities in defending against emerging threats.
The Army's search for a cost-effective solution to counter small drones is ongoing. The Army's efforts to develop this technology are part of a broader initiative to enhance its capabilities in defending against emerging threats.
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Coverage (5)
- Army seeks next-gen missile that could shoot down small drones for less than $150K a pop DefenseScoop · 18h ago
- Army on hunt for cheap missile that can take out small drones for $150,000 each washingtonexaminer.com · 18h ago
- U.S. Army Wants a Surface-to-Air Missile for Small Drones RealClearDefense · 18h ago
- US Army researching 50mm weapon-based C-UAS Unmanned airspace · 18h ago
- US Army wants a surface-to-air missile that can destroy small drones Defense News · 18h ago
The obvious questions
What is the US Army looking for?
The US Army is seeking a surface-to-air missile that can destroy small drones for less than $150,000 each.
Why is the Army interested in this technology?
The Army is interested in this technology to enhance its capabilities in defending against emerging threats posed by small drones.
What other technologies is the Army exploring?
The Army is also exploring a 50mm weapon-based counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS).
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