Army seeks next-gen missile that could shoot down small drones for less than $150K a pop

The US Army issued an RFI on August 4 to support an initiative for next-generation surface-to-air missiles. The service is seeking a weapon system capable of shooting down small drones with a cost requirement of less than $150,000 per unit. This effort aims to acquire affordable missiles specifically designed to destroy small unmanned aerial vehicles, ensuring the military has cost-effective options for neutralizing these threats in the field through new technological developments.