capital · May 21, 2026
Pentagon Selects Contractors Including Zone 5 Technologies for 10,000 Low-Cost Missiles Featuring Rusty Dagger Technology
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Pentagon turned to multiple contractors on May 18 2026 to acquire 10,000 low-cost precision-guided missiles. Zone 5 Technologies adapts its Rusty Dagger missile technology to meet LCCM requirements as an air-launched stand-off munition with AGM-188A designation. The program targets affordable options with image-based visual navigation for denied environments and range exceeding 450 kilometers. Related developments include RAACM and SLB-500M offerings under the same acquisition initiative.
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