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Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months
Defense NewsMonday, July 27, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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The Pentagon is seeking long-range weapons that cost less than $250,000 each and can be ready for demonstration within three months.
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The Pentagon is seeking long-range weapons that cost less than $250,000 each and can be ready for demonstration within three months.
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Defense News published: Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months
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