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One big FAMMily: Air Force eyes huge boost for low-cost cruise missile - Breaking Defense

The Air Force Wants a Massive Stockpile of Low-Cost Cruise Missiles

New budget documents show the U.S. Air Force is planning a large-scale buildup of its Family of Affordable Mass Missile, with nearly 27,000 munitions envisioned over coming years.

Key Takeaways

The Air Force could buy nearly 27,000 Family of Affordable Mass Missiles in coming years.
Budget documents show a ramp from 1,000 missiles in FY2027 to 7,990 in FY2031.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

Rusty Dagger Cruise Missile Scores Direct Hit in Live-Fire Test

Zone 5 Technologies' low-cost ERAM cruise missile detonates its warhead on target at Eglin AFB, with 840 units slated for Ukraine by October 2026.

Key Takeaways

The Rusty Dagger scored a direct hit at Eglin AFB on January 21, 2026, as part of the Extended Range Attack Munitions program
The 500-pound class weapon has 150-280 mile range with a blast and fragmentation warhead effective against hardened targets

DT Editorial Team·Feb 11, 2026·4 min read·via twz.com