L3Harris developing ramjet-powered drone interceptor for US Army

L3Harris has secured a three-year agreement worth up to $60 million under the US Army's Xtended Range Counter-sUAS Missile program. The interceptor combines air-breathing ramjet propulsion with advanced seeker technology to deliver greater range and speed while fitting existing launch platforms.

• Three-year agreement worth up to $60 million
• Program entered second phase with flight testing
• Ramjet propulsion boosts range and fuel efficiency
• Range, speed and fielding date not disclosed