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Missile Defense

MDA Investigating Low Cost Missile Defense Interceptor Under $1 Million

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025

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MDA Investigating Low Cost Missile Defense Interceptor Under $1 Million

Patriot air and missile defense system. (Photo: Raytheon)

The Missile Defense Agency last week solicited white papers toward ultimately quickly demonstrating a Low-Cost Interceptor (LCI) under $1 million each that could help supplement defense against ballistic and hypersonic missile raids. An Aug. 28 notice specifically covers a concept demonstration effort “utilizing readily available components and technologies within a very compressed schedule.” It starts with a white paper selection process in step one followed by those selected to move to step two getting a detailed request for information or…

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