Navy Wants Containerized, Low-cost Interceptors to Defeat Cruise Missiles, Drones

The U.S. Navy wants to deploy containerized low-cost interceptors to defeat cruise missiles and attack drones, according to a request for white papers released Wednesday. Dubbed the Naval Affordable Interceptor, the concept seeks to field a container launcher that can carry at least 60 missiles. The system’s installation should not require permanent modification aboard its host warship. Interested firms should be able to produce 500 interceptors annually and operationally deploy the system withi

Source: USNI News