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Missile Defense·Low-Cost Interceptor

MDA Awards X-Bow Low-Cost Interceptor Contract

4 sources · first reported Yesterday

via RealClearDefense

The Missile Defense Agency has awarded X-Bow Systems a contract to develop a low-cost interceptor for ballistic and hypersonic threats. The contract is valued at $10.98 million.

Why it matters

The development of a low-cost interceptor is significant for the US missile defense system, as it could provide a more affordable solution for countering emerging threats.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Design and Development Today ·
    X-Bow Awarded $11M Contract to Build a Low-Cost Interceptor
  2. PR Newswire ·
    X-Bow Selected for $11 Million U.S. Missile-Defense Contract to Build a Low-Cost Interceptor and Expand Rocket-Motor Production
  3. DefenseScoop · Primary
    MDA awards X-Bow to develop low-cost interceptor
  4. RealClearDefense ·
    MDA Funds X-Bow Low Cost Interceptor