US Air Force Develops Cheap Cruise Missile
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The US Air Force and industry partners have developed and tested a new cruise missile, Rusty Dagger, in record time. The project was driven by urgent frontline needs and was completed in months, rather than years. The pace of this project is unprecedented for the Air Force.
Why it matters
The development of the Rusty Dagger cruise missile demonstrates the Air Force's ability to rapidly respond to emerging threats and accelerate innovation. This project's success could have significant implications for the future of missile development and procurement.
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