Rusty Dagger
Glide-bomb-style affordable strike weapon with a reported range over 285 miles.
Limited fielding
Supplier · United States
Zone 5
HQ San Luis ObispoFounded 2011
California maker of affordable mass munitions and interceptors; acquired by Kongsberg in 2026.
- Part ofKongsberg Gruppen
SupplierLimited fielding
Oct 6, 2026NewsAustralia's guided weapons and munitions effort makes progress, but risks remainBreaking DefenseJul 15, 2026NewsUS Air Force turns to cheaper cruise missiles it can buy by the thousandsMay 15, 2026NewsPentagon signs deals with industry to rapidly field 10,000 low-cost missilesMay 13, 2026NewsPentagon reaches agreements with defense firms on containerized missiles
- Oct 6, 2026NewsBreaking DefenseAustralia's guided weapons and munitions effort makes progress, but risks remain
- Jul 15, 2026NewsUS Air Force turns to cheaper cruise missiles it can buy by the thousands
- May 15, 2026NewsPentagon signs deals with industry to rapidly field 10,000 low-cost missiles
- May 13, 2026NewsPentagon reaches agreements with defense firms on containerized missiles
Programs1 program
Programs1
| Program | Role | Program status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family of Affordable Mass Missiles | Prime | Production | Reported |
- Prime · Production
Systems1
Newest unveiled first. Open a system for its milestone timeline, components and sources.
Sources4
Profile3
- 1
Kongsberg · Jun 10, 2026 · Supports Organization · acquired on
“has closed the acquisition of US missile company Zone 5 Technologies LLC”
- 2DatabaseZone 5 Technologies
Supports Organization · hq city, Organization · website
“Location: San Luis Obispo, California, United States”
- 3DatabaseZone 5 — founded year
Supports Organization · founded year
“founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo,CA.”
Systems1
- 4
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.”
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