US Army seeks Mach 5 missiles under $1 million to defend against drone raids
Original from InterestingEngineering.com: US Army seeks Mach 5 missiles under $1 million to defend against drone raids

US Army seeks Mach 5 missiles under $1 million to defend against drone raids

The U.S. Army is seeking to develop a new class of low-cost interceptors designed to effectively combat drones and cruise missiles. This initiative comes in response to the increasing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced missile systems in modern warfare. The Army aims to enhance its defensive capabilities while maintaining budgetary constraints, reflecting a strategic shift towards more affordable and efficient solutions for air defense. The project is part of a broader effort to modernize military technology and ensure readiness against evolving threats. The Army is currently exploring various technological approaches and partnerships to expedite the development and deployment of these interceptors, with the goal of integrating them into existing defense frameworks.

RobotToday Initiative

Robotics needs a service framework.

RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.

Share

Related Articles/News

Taiwan Proposes $4.6 Billion Supplementary Defense Budget for Drones and Missiles

Taiwan Proposes $4.6 Billion Supplementary Defense Budget for Drones and Missiles

Taiwan's cabinet has proposed a supplementary defense budget of T$145.7 billion ($4.59 billion) for the year 2026. This budget aims to enhance Taiwan's military capabilities, particularly in the areas of drones and missiles, in response to ongoing pressures from China. The proposed budget is significant as it reflects Taiwan's commitment to strengthening ...

News
Lemer Pax Aims for €100 Million Revenue, Targeting Nuclear Sector Recovery

Lemer Pax Aims for €100 Million Revenue, Targeting Nuclear Sector Recovery

Lemer Pax, a family-owned company based in Nantes, has set an ambitious revenue target of €100 million as it seeks to capitalize on the resurgence of the nuclear industry. The company specializes in radiation protection, which is its primary focus and expertise. This strategic move is significant as the nuclear sector is experiencing a revival, driven by ...

Énergie
Humanoid Robotics Industry Expected to Achieve 26 Million Annual Shipments by 2040

Humanoid Robotics Industry Expected to Achieve 26 Million Annual Shipments by 2040

A recent report from Berg Insight indicates that the humanoid robotics sector is poised for significant long-term commercial growth. This growth is expected to culminate in annual shipments reaching 26 million units globally by 2040. The anticipated increase in shipments highlights the rising demand for humanoid robots across various applications, signali...

Yushun and Variable Vision Suppliers Raise Hundreds of Millions in New Financing Round

Yushun and Variable Vision Suppliers Raise Hundreds of Millions in New Financing Round

Recently, Yushun and Variable Vision suppliers completed a new financing round, securing hundreds of millions in funding from industry capital, state-owned enterprises, and market institutions. Investors include Dunhong Asset, Hangzhou Embodied Intelligence Industry Fund, Fuyang Industrial Investment, and Zhi Ping Fang. This funding will be allocated towa...

Robot Vision AI Technology Depth Cameras
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Over 100 Firms Urge Action Against AI Cyber Threats

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Over 100 Firms Urge Action Against AI Cyber Threats

Over a hundred technology companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, have signed an open letter calling for collaboration between private and public sectors to combat AI-related cyber threats. The letter emphasizes the need for new cyber defense strategies as AI-enabled attacks are expected to become more sophisticated in the coming months. The s...

AI Anthropic cybersecurity
Fire Point CEO Discusses Development of Missiles and Drones Against Russian Forces

Fire Point CEO Discusses Development of Missiles and Drones Against Russian Forces

Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh recently shared insights on the company's evolution from a garage startup to a key player in missile and drone production. Amid ongoing threats from Russian missiles, Terekh highlighted the effectiveness of their FP-1 and FP-2 drones, as well as the new Flamingo cruise missiles, which enhance Ukraine's long-range capabilities. ...

News & Features Around The Globe Europe
ROBOTTODAY Weekly July 20 – 24, 2026

ROBOTTODAY Weekly July 20 – 24, 2026

Your weekly robotics briefing: AGIBOT unveils four new robots at WAIC 2026, the NDAA bars Chinese humanoids from the U.S. military, SoftBank eyes Gravis Robotics for its Roze vehicle, and Anduril reveals its Thunder autonomous attack tiltrotor at Farnborough.

RobotToday Weekly
Automate 2026 | Amprius SiCore SA88 Competes for Innovation Award in Robotics Battery Category

Automate 2026 | Amprius SiCore SA88 Competes for Innovation Award in Robotics Battery Category

At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Amprius Technologies exhibited its SiCore SA88 silicon-anode pouch cell — 358 Wh/kg, 750 Wh/L — as a finalist in the Components, Hardware & Enabling Technologies category. Analysis of implications for AMR, UAV, and aerial mobility platforms.

Components and Hardware
FUTURE WARFARE | The Swarm Revolution - Decentralised, Resilient, and Too Numerous to Stop

FUTURE WARFARE | The Swarm Revolution - Decentralised, Resilient, and Too Numerous to Stop

Inside the drone swarm revolution: Discover how Ukraine’s Swarmer tech, China’s AI formations, and the Pentagon's Orchestrator Prize are reshaping warfare.

Miscellaneous
FUTURE WARFARE | Cross-Domain Integration - Integration How Land, Sea, Air and Software Are Converging Into a Single Kill Chain

FUTURE WARFARE | Cross-Domain Integration - Integration How Land, Sea, Air and Software Are Converging Into a Single Kill Chain

Cross-domain robotics is reshaping modern warfare as drones, UGVs, AI targeting systems, and autonomous logistics converge into a single networked kill chain across land, sea, air, and software.

Miscellaneous
GLOBAL ROBOTICS INDUSTRY Comprehensive Sector Overview

GLOBAL ROBOTICS INDUSTRY Comprehensive Sector Overview

A comprehensive global robotics industry overview for 2025, analyzing 14 key market segments — from industrial and humanoid robots to logistics AMRs, military systems, and service robots — with expert market sizing, US case studies, five-year forecasts, and bilingual English-Chinese analysis for executives and investors.

Market and Business News
FUTURE WARFARE | Sea - Autonomous Surface Vessels & Unmanned Underwater Vehicles — The Hybrid Fleet Takes Shape

FUTURE WARFARE | Sea - Autonomous Surface Vessels & Unmanned Underwater Vehicles — The Hybrid Fleet Takes Shape

Ukraine’s ‘Sub Sea Baby’ autonomous torpedo struck a Russian Kilo-class submarine inside Novorossiysk harbour in December 2025 — the first confirmed underwater drone attack on a submarine in history. The U.S. Navy is requesting $5.3 billion for unmanned maritime systems in FY2026, a 70 percent year-on-year increase. Saronic Technologies went from prototyp...

Miscellaneous

inJoin the RobotToday community on LinkedIn

Daily robotics news, in-depth analysis, conference highlights, and discussions with professionals worldwide.