Cheaper Patriot partners: U.S. Army names 30 finalists

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Key takeaways The U.S. Army has selected 30 companies to proceed in a competition aimed at developing more affordable interceptors to complement the Patriot air defense network. Affordable solution sought This initiative is managed by the FUZE xTech program in collaboration with the Capability Program Executive for Defensive Fires. It seeks […]

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The US Army is taking another step towards developing a new generation of low-cost interceptor missiles that will be able to complement the Patriot system. As part of the xTech|Apex Intercept competition, 30 finalists were selected, with the participation of both large defense groups and start-up companies from the US and allied countries. The program, […] The article USA: 30 companies for cheaper interceptors that will complement the Patriot ap…

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The US military has launched a tender process with 30 companies for inexpensive interceptor missiles to replenish its depleted Patriot missile stockpiles. Having depleted 65% of its stockpiles due to the Iran-Iraq conflict and the Ukraine crisis, Washington is seeking low-cost alternatives to its PAC-3 missiles, which cost up to $5 million each.

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The US Army has selected 30 finalists for a competition to develop cheap interceptor missiles to supplement the Patriot. Participants include RTX, Northrop Grumman, Anduril, and companies from the UK and Australia. The initiative is designed to increase interceptor stocks and reduce the cost of countering mass attacks.