Event Brief
US Army seeks low-cost missile to counter small drones
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. Army wants new surface-to-air missiles costing under $150,000 to destroy small drones.
WHO: U.S. Army
WHAT: Wants new surface-to-air missiles that can destroy small drones for under $150,000 per missile
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 3:29 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To obtain surface-to-air missiles that can destroy small drones at a cost below $150,000 apiece
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