What Happened
Multiple Firms Awarded Contracts for Low-Cost Munitions and Hypersonic Missiles
The US Department of War has awarded new framework agreements to several technology and defense firms, including Anduril Industries, CoAspire, Leidos, and Zone 5, as part of efforts to scale up its low-cost containerized munitions and hypersonic missile solutions. The program aims to bolster the US military’s strike capability through the rapid deployment of effective and affordable kinetic systems at scale. According to Army Technology, the agreements will drive a fast-paced experimentation and assessment campaign, culminating in a Military Utility Assessment by the sponsoring Service Components.