{"id":137786,"date":"2026-05-14T13:49:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/14\/us-to-replenish-depleted-stockpile-with-cheap-mass-produced-missiles-rt-world-news\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:51:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:51:11","slug":"us-to-replenish-depleted-stockpile-with-cheap-mass-produced-missiles-rt-world-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/14\/us-to-replenish-depleted-stockpile-with-cheap-mass-produced-missiles-rt-world-news\/","title":{"rendered":"US to replenish depleted stockpile with cheap mass-produced missiles – RT World News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pentagon seeks to replenish its depleted arsenal amid concerns of potential conflict with China\n <\/p>\n

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The Pentagon has announced plans to acquire more than 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles along with up to 12,000 cheap hypersonic warheads as part of a major effort to rebuild US stockpiles after several high-intensity conflicts.<\/p>\n

The effort will rely heavily on emerging defense firms rather than traditional contractors, whose sophisticated weapons systems are often criticized for being expensive and slow to produce.<\/p>\n

The War Department said Wednesday that framework agreements with Anduril, Coespire, Leidos and Zone 5 “Will launch Low Cost Containerized Missile (sic) (LCCM) program.”<\/em> Reuters first reported details of the initiative a few hours ago.<\/p>\n

The Pentagon did not clarify what this meant “containerized”<\/em> System. However, promotional material released by Anduril showed a missile being launched from a standard commercial shipping container. Such systems could potentially be concealed on civilian cargo ships for discrete transfer and surprise attacks.<\/p>\n

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Has signed a production agreement with Anduril @DeptofWar<\/a> To rapidly deliver the massive surface-launched Barracuda-500M. Inexpensive missiles designed for long-range precision strikes. We will shoot a minimum of 1,000 rounds per year for three years, with the first round\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/j9nlNOE1XR<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/G2Lj6GiemS<\/a><\/p>\n

– Anduril Industries (@anduriltech) 13 May 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Pentagon sidelines arms giants for speed and innovation<\/h2>\n

All four contractors are expected to begin delivering test missiles in June, according to the Pentagon. Although there are relatively new players in the weapons industry, each has already worked on missile systems.<\/p>\n

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Anduril said it plans to supply its Barracuda-500M cruise missile, with at least 1,000 units scheduled for delivery over the next three years.<\/p>\n

Leidos announced that its contribution will be based on the AGM-190A small cruise missile design, although modified into a larger version for the LCCM program.<\/p>\n

CoAspire and Zone 5 previously participated in the U.S. Air Force’s Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) initiative, launched in 2024 to support Ukraine’s military campaign against Russia.<\/p>\n

In a separate arrangement, the Pentagon said it had signed a deal with startup Castilian to purchase at least 500 Blackbeard hypersonic missiles over the next two years. Officials said they are seeking additional funding to expand the program to 12,000 units over five years.<\/p>\n

The Blackbeard system is designed for deployment from a HIMARS rocket launcher or a future unmanned launcher platform currently under development. Although it is marketed as a low-cost hypersonic weapon, its exact price has not been disclosed.<\/p>\n

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