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Leidos-Developed Small Cruise Missile Eyed For SOCOM Funding

Leidos-Developed Small Cruise Missile Eyed For SOCOM Funding
Ramp launch of Leidos Small Cruise Missile from AC-130J. Photo: Leidos

A low-cost cruise missile in the final stages of development by Leidos [LDOS] has made the cut line for funding by U.S. Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) and is being requested for inclusion in out-year budget plans beginning in fiscal year 2026, an Air Force official told Defense Daily last Friday. Funding requested for the small cruise missile (SCM) to be programmed in Program Objective Memorandum is identified in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 but SOCOM already has funds set aside…

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