Pentagon’s Effort to Equip the US Terrorist Army with Containerized Missiles
TEHRAN (Defapress) - The Pentagon is on the verge of launching a new program to mass-produce cheap, containerized missiles, a plan that aims to rapidly increase the US Army’s weapons capabilities amid escalating regional tensions and military competition with major powers.
According to a Reuters report, the US Department of War has signed agreements with four defense companies, including Anduril, Lidus, CoAspire, and Zone 5, to implement the “Low-Cost Containerized Munitions” or “LCCM” program from 2027. According to this program, the US can purchase more than 10,000 containerized missiles over three years.
The main feature of these missiles is their ability to be deployed in standard shipping containers, a method that allows for easy transportation, rapid deployment, and reduced operating costs. The US military has been pursuing this idea for years as a low-cost and flexible way to increase firepower.
The Pentagon has announced that the testing phase of the project will begin in 2026, and at this stage, samples of missiles produced by all four companies will be purchased and evaluated. The exact details of the types of missiles or the value of the contracts have not yet been released, but US officials emphasize that the plan is part of Washington’s change in approach from large traditional contractors to innovative companies and defense startups.
In addition to this project, the Pentagon has also made a separate agreement with Castellion to purchase at least 500 hypersonic Blackbird missiles annually after the tests are completed. The US is even seeking to obtain the necessary authorization and funding to purchase more than 12,000 Blackbird missiles over the next five years.
Pentagon officials say recent wars, especially the regional war with Iran, have made the widespread consumption of munitions and missiles a major concern, and that the United States is looking to mass-produce cheaper, shorter-term weapons.
In its proposed 2027 budget, the Pentagon has requested more than $26 billion for multi-year contracts to purchase strategic munitions and missiles.
