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Army launches $8M competition to spur low-cost missile interceptors

Prizes aim to speed development of affordable interceptor systems, components and production methods for at-scale manufacturing.

Published Jul 9, 2026, 6:36 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

To accelerate the development of low-cost missile interceptor technologies, the U.S. Army is offering $8 million in cash prizes for winners of a new competition which began July 7.