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The Pentagon plans to announce agreements for the acquisition of over 10,000 low-cost, containerized missiles over three years, including a new program with defense firms aimed at enhancing its munitions capabilities amidst rising demand due to ongoing conflicts. #Defense #MilitaryProcurement #AerospaceInnovation #US #IR

The Pentagon plans to announce framework agreements with four companies to potentially acquire over 10,000 low-cost, containerized missiles starting in 2027, as part of its "Low-Cost Containerized Munitions program," while also seeking to purchase annual quantities of 500 hypersonic Blackbeard missiles from defense startup Castelion once they meet testing and validation criteria. #Defense #MilitaryProcurement #Innovation #US #IR

The Pentagon plans to announce framework agreements on Wednesday that could lead to the acquisition of over 10,000 low-cost, containerized missiles over three years starting in 2027, involving contracts with companies like Anduril, CoAspire, Leidos, and Zone 5, as part of the "Low-Cost Containerized Munitions (LCCM) program," while also seeking to purchase a minimum annual supply of 500 hypersonic Blackbeard missiles from defense startup Castelion. #Defense #MilitaryProcurement #Innovation #US #IR