DoW signs agreements to boost US military strike capacity
These agreements aim to quickly deploy cost-effective kinetic munitions for the Joint Force on a large scale.
Jangoulun Singsit
May 14, 2026
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Anduril Industries will expedite production of surface-launched Barracuda-500M (SLB-500M). Credit: © Anduril Industries
The US Department of War (DoW) has awarded new framework agreements to several technology and defence firms as part of efforts to scale up its low-cost containerised munitions and hypersonic missile solutions.
The programme aims to bolster the US military’s strike capability through contracts with Anduril Industries, CoAspire, Leidos, and Zone 5 for the Low-Cost Containerised Munitions (LCCM) initiative, while Castelion will contribute to the scaling of affordable hypersonic missiles.
In a statement on 13 May, the Department stated that these moves intend to strengthen the capacity of the Joint Force by rapidly fielding “effective and affordable” kinetic systems at scale.
Under these agreements, CoAspire’s GHOST missile, a ground-launched, additively manufactured demonstrator derived from the company’s Rapidly Adaptable Affordable Cruise Missile-Extended Range (RAACM-ER), will undergo flight testing this year.
https://www.army-technology.com/news/dow-agreements-military-strike-us/
