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xTech|Apex Intercept

U.S. Army xTech prize competition (with CPE Defensive Fires) for low-cost interceptor rounds, solid rocket motors, seekers and fire control; up to $8M in prizes, with up to 30 finalists demonstrating in October-November 2026.

CompetitionU.S. ArmyxTech Apex Intercept
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Roles as recorded: a prime holds the contract, teammates and subcontractors build under it, competing bidders bid against it, operators field the result.

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    Government recordxTech|Apex Intercept Offers Largest Prize Pool in xTech History to Accelerate Low-Cost Interceptor Technologies

    U.S. Army · Supports Program

    “With up to $8 million in cash prizes available—the largest prize pool in xTech program history—xTech|Apex Intercept represents a significant opportunity for innovators”
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    CompanyWardstone | LinkedIn

    Wardstone · Supports Program · program participant:wardstone

    “Wardstone was selected as a finalist for the US Army xTech Apex Intercept competition!”

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