What Happened
Defense Contractors To Develop Prototype Missiles For Indo-Pacific Operations
The US Army has selected five companies to develop prototypes for a long-range maritime strike missile capable of hitting moving targets. The companies, including Anduril, Castelion, Lockheed Martin, Mach Industries, and RTX, will deliver their prototypes within Fiscal Year 2027. The missiles are intended for use in the Indo-Pacific region, where they will be used to counter China’s naval forces. This development was reported by USNI News.