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US Navy Selects CoAspire For International Missile Program

July 22, 2026

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Key Takeaways

US Navy selects CoAspire for international missile program.
Program aims to deliver low-cost missiles to foreign partners.
CoAspire's RAACM-ER is a ground-launched, mid-range cruise missile.
Contract worth $70 million under CHAOS program.

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Strategic Implications

This selection may indicate the US Navy's preference for adaptable and affordable missile systems. The RAACM-ER's capabilities suggest a focus on maritime strike, which could enhance the Navy's partnerships with foreign allies and may set a precedent for future international missile programs.

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What Happened

CoAspire Wins $70 Million Contract For Low-Cost Cruise Missile

The US Navy has selected CoAspire’s Rapidly Adaptable Affordable Cruise Missile-Extended Range for a new program aimed at quickly delivering low-cost missiles to foreign partners. The $70 million award is under the Coalition Heterogeneous Affordable Offensive Strike program, with CoAspire’s RAACM-ER designed to attack both land-based and moving targets at sea. The company’s end-use customers are allies and coalition partners, although specific nations participating in the program have not been identified. This development was first reported by Aviation Week.

Source | Originally Published: July 22, 2026

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