Blue Origin and Anduril have received new research contracts from the US Air Force under the "Rocket Experiments for Global Flexible Logistics" (REGAL) program. These contracts are aimed at exploring the possibilities of using missile technology to transport military cargo around the world.
Although the contract amounts are relatively small — $1.37 million for Blue Origin and $1 million for Anduril — they could be an important step towards revolutionizing Pentagon logistics. The use of missiles for cargo transportation opens up new opportunities in ensuring the efficiency and mobility of military operations.
The contracts are also important as a signal to other companies and startups that may soon compete for much larger military logistics financing. The Anduril contract is particularly interesting, which demonstrates that the defense startup is exploring innovative areas beyond traditional applications.
The REGAL program, implemented by the US Air Force Research Laboratory, aims to increase the flexibility and speed of global logistics chains. The introduction of missile cargo transportation can change approaches to supplying troops, making them more operational and less dependent on traditional transport routes.
Thus, the cooperation of Blue Origin and Anduril with the US Air Force in the research field can mark the beginning of a new stage in the development of military logistics and facilitate the fulfillment of strategic tasks of the armed forces.
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