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Wardstone

Developing low-cost, modular missile interceptors, including space-based interceptors, to counter hypersonic and ballistic missile threats.

Overview

Wardstone is a defense startup developing a low-cost, modular interceptor platform for air and missile defense. The company designs mass-producible interceptors that can be sized to the threat, with space-based and ground-based versions intended to counter hypersonic, ballistic, and air-breathing missiles. Wardstone serves national security customers seeking more affordable layers of missile defense.

AI Outlook

Exploring

Wardstone is exploring autonomous guidance and AI-driven threat detection technologies for its space-based missile defense systems.

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