Rusty Dagger
Glide-bomb-style affordable strike weapon with a reported range over 285 miles.


Supplier · United States
HQ San Luis Obispo, United StatesFounded 2011
California maker of affordable mass munitions and interceptors; acquired by Kongsberg in 2026.
Glide-bomb-style affordable strike weapon with a reported range over 285 miles.
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| Announced | Award | Agency | Type | Program | Obligated | Ceiling | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | CHAOS program contract for Rusty Dagger low-cost cruise missilepress:zone-5-technologies:2026-08-21:chaos-rusty-dagger | U.S. Navy | Contract | — | Undisclosed | — | Reported |
| Program | Role | Program status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family of Affordable Mass Missiles | Prime | Production | Reported |
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Kongsberg · Jun 10, 2026 · Supports Organization · acquired on
“has closed the acquisition of US missile company Zone 5 Technologies LLC”
Supports Organization · hq city, Organization · website
“Location: San Luis Obispo, California, United States”
Supports Organization · founded year
“founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo,CA.”
The Washington Times · Jul 16, 2026 · Supports System
“The rapidly fielded weapon is styled more like a glide bomb, with a reported range of over 285 miles.”
Naval News · Aug 21, 2026 · Supports Government award
“The award, announced August 21, is the second contract signed under the relatively new CHAOS effort which seeks to deliver modular, surface-launched cruise missiles to U.S. and allied partners.”
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