Event Brief
Aug 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
US Army seeks up to 8,000 short-range missiles yearly
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The U.S. Army is seeking to purchase up to 8,000 new short-range missiles per year through a Sources Sought notice. The missile should resemble Hellfire/JAGM, integrate with joint manned and unmanned platforms using an M299 launcher or equivalent, and operate amid jamming and GPS denial, with a stated range of at least 500 meters to 8,000 meters or more.
WHO: U.S. Army
WHAT: Issued a Sources Sought notice seeking a short-range missile similar to Hellfire/JAGM, capable of integration with multiple platforms and operating amid jamming and GPS denial.
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 2:51 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To solicit contractor technology and performance details for a short-range missile procurement requirement.
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