Finding · X-Bow and Leidos | Munition production
X-Bow will build boosters for the cruise missile Leidos is paying to develop
X-Bow will build boosters for the cruise missile Leidos is paying to develop
Low-Cost Containerized Munition | Announced supplier relationship and production plans
X-Bow
Selected to develop and produce booster motors
Full-rate booster production target: 2027Leidos
Funds munition development
Company-fundedLeidos Low-Cost Containerized Munition
Leidos projects missile production beginning in 2027.
Leidos says an initial 3,000 munitions will come through a Department of War framework agreement.
Production dates are company targets and projections.
Sources: X-Bow Systems release via PR Newswire, Oct. 12, 2026; Leidos release, May 13, 2026. Data as of Oct. 12, 2026.
Leidos funds development and says an initial 3,000 munitions will come through a Department of War framework agreement. X-Bow targets full-rate booster production in 2027.
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