# Army Advances Counter-sUAS Interceptor

On October 23, 2026, the U.S. Army awarded L3Harris Technologies a three-year contract worth up to $60 million to advance a long-range, maneuverable interceptor for the Xtended Range Counter-sUAS Missile (XRC) program. The effort has entered its second phase, which includes flight-performance testing and assessment of compatibility with existing military platforms.

- The award creates a defined development and testing opportunity for L3Harris; the source identifies potential downstream opportunities in component supply, integration, and support as testing proceeds.
- Contractors with relevant interceptor components, integration, or support capabilities may find opportunities tied to the program’s testing and platform-compatibility work.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center

### Vendors
- L3Harris Technologies (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> We are leveraging L3Harris’ deep technical expertise across propulsion, guidance and advanced manufacturing to deliver a next-generation interceptor that meets the Army’s evolving mission requirements. This design combines innovative propulsion with advanced seeker technologies to provide a highly capable, modular and cost-effective solution deployable from existing launch platforms.
> — Scott Alexander, President, Propulsion Systems, Missile Solutions, L3Harris

### Sources
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