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- 1Missile Defense Agency awards Long Wall $75 million for Cyclops interceptor▼Missile Defense Agency awards startup Long Wall $75 million for Cyclops interceptor flight testing
The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded startup Long Wall a $75 million contract to fund flight testing of its Cyclops interceptor. The deal marks a significant endorsement for the young defence company and supports US efforts to accelerate development of new missile defense technologies. Industry observers note the award shows the agency's willingness to fund emerging firms rather than only established defence contractors.