Pentagon awards contract for cheaper interceptor missiles
By The BriefBrief
The Pentagon awarded a contract to X-Bow Systems to develop a new anti-ballistic weapon with a target cost of less than $750,000 per shot. The award is part of a race to field cheaper interceptors and missiles.
WHO:Pentagon; X-Bow Systems
WHAT:The Pentagon awarded X-Bow Systems a contract to develop an anti-ballistic weapon targeting costs under $750,000 per shot.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The contract award is intended to advance development of cheaper anti-ballistic interceptors and missiles.
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