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Army Seeks Counter-Drone Missile Priced Under $150K

August 7, 2026

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Key Takeaways

The Army seeks a counter-drone missile priced under $150,000.
The missile must be capable of taking down Group 2 and 3 sUAS.
The system should be compatible with Raytheon's Coyote launcher.
The Army plans to buy at least 5,000 missiles.

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Strategic Implications

This RFI may indicate the Army's growing concern about low-cost drone threats and the need for cost-effective countermeasures. The specified price point suggests a shift towards more affordable solutions, which could benefit industry players that can deliver such capabilities, and may set a precedent for future procurement decisions.

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What Happened

New Next Generation C-sUAS Missile To Counter Small Drones

The US Army is seeking industry input for a new missile capable of taking down small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) at a cost of less than $150,000. The Next Generation C-sUAS Missile (NGCM) is intended to be compatible with Raytheon’s Coyote launcher and must be able to target drones at extended ranges, with a desired capability to hit drones further than 25 kilometers at more than 8 kilometers in altitude. The Army plans to buy at least 5,000 of the missiles, with the goal of having 50 NGCMs ready for operational assessments by the first quarter of fiscal 2028. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.

Source | Originally Published: August 5, 2026

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