Pentagon Shift to Cheaper Missiles and Interceptors

Military Watch Defense & Armed Forces

Defense giants race to develop low-cost interceptors (ACE, low-cost seeker, Raid Hunter) to counter cheap drones. DARPA seeks faster hypersonic cruise missile. Industrial base pivot from 'exquisite' weapons. Patriot depletion underscores urgency.

Sources (4)

Updated Aug 15, 2026

Military Watch Defense & Armed Forces

Northrop Grumman CEO says missile defense investments ...

Missile Defense Agency Wants Cheaper Interceptors ...

Anti-drone chain gun with 50mm precision-guided ammunition unveiled — Northrop Grumman's Raid Hunter is designed to wipe out drone swarms and cruise missiles

Iran's Missile, Drone Tactics Push U.S. Defenses to the Limit