US Army Advances Ramjet Interceptor for Longer-Range Drone Defense
The Army-backed program will evaluate a fully integrated interceptor designed to extend engagement range and improve flexibility against drones and other aerial threats.
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L3Harris to develop long-range drone killer for U.S. Army
L3Harris Technologies has received a three-year contract worth up to $60 million to develop a long-range, maneuverable missile for the U.S. Army that is designed to shoot down small and medium drones at greater distances than today’s interceptors. The company announced the award on Oct. 23, 2026, under the Xtended Range Counter-sUAS Missile program run […]
L3Harris wins $60 million Army deal to develop longer-range C-UAS missile
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract worth up to $60 million to develop a new Army interceptor designed to shoot down drones at greater distances -- advancing a missile development effort the service is expanding as it seeks more capable, affordable defenses against unmanned aircraft. On Oct. 23, the company announced the three-year award which moves L3Harris into the second phase of the Army's eXtended Range Counter-sUAS Missile (XRC) p…
A title attributed to Interesting Engineering links the U.S. Army with a statorreactor interceptor to expand the defense against drones. The material available does not include the body of the note or specifications that confirm the state of the project or its capabilities.
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