# Navy awards X-Bow up to $69.7M for a missile booster and a 500-motor-a-year line

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Date: 7 Oct 2026
About: [X-Bow Systems](https://technooptimist.io/companies/x-bow-systems.md) · [Luling solid rocket motor plant](https://technooptimist.io/manufacturing/luling-srm-plant.md)
Original source: https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-navy-modular-rocket-booster-x-bow

X-Bow will develop and qualify a solid rocket booster for an unnamed next-generation Navy weapon meant to replace single-purpose interceptors. The deal also pays for production tooling at Luling for a line of up to 500 motors a year.

## Key facts

- $50.4M development phase (12 months, $50M obligated) plus a $19.3M qualification option.
- The Navy plans initial capability in early fiscal year 2031.
- X-Bow's sixth new propulsion program selection in 2026; it recently delivered 2,100+ motors on its first major production contract.

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