# New US Army NGCM missile promises faster launches and longer range

> Army seeks NGCM missile capable of defeating larger drone threats fasterNew missile programme builds on proven Coyote counter-drone launch infrastructureArmy demands rapid launch capability with extended interception…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/us-army-is-hunting-for-surface-to-air-missiles-able-to-take-down-small-drones?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a77c76e914af10e3456f493)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #surface #drone
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a77c76e914af10e3456f493

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