The DoD/DIU is soliciting Ground-Based Affordable Mass (GBAM) long-range strike weapons aiming for sub-$250k unit cost, 600+ nautical mile range, and autonomous terminal guidance with automatic target recognition. The novelty is the accelerated 60–90 day demo timeline and emphasis on mass-producible, GPS-denied/jamming-resilient autonomous strike to supplement expensive cruise missiles.
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missileside: natofirst seen 2026-07-01
Pentagon GBAM push for low-cost 600+ nm autonomous ground-launched strike
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- Defense News · https://www.defensenews.com/news/2026/07/27/pentagon-calls-for-cheaper-long-range-strike-weapons-with-testing-in-just-3-months/Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months