DIU Opens Competition For New Naval Low-Cost Interceptor

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The U.S. Navy plans to rapidly select and test a prototype for a low-cost interceptor that can shoot down medium-size uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) sent to attack warships and commercial vessels. The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) launched a competition on June 14 on the Navy’s behalf, calling for...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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