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Army’s $8M Prize for Affordable Missile Tech | Huntsville News
The U.S. Army is dishing out $8 million in cash prizes to supercharge the development of ultra-cheap missile interceptors, launching a global competition open to all comers — big or small — to tackle the soaring cost of air defense. With drones costing thousands but interceptors costing millions, this initiative aims to level the playing field against swarms of cheap but deadly threats. Top 30 applicants get $25K to prototype, then 18 finalists compete live for the remaining $7.25M, with winners chosen on innovation, affordability, and scalability. It’s a high-stakes bet on ingenuity to…
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