BlueHalo, a defense technology firm focused on transforming global defense solutions, has successfully launched its Freedom Eagle-1 (FE-1) missile for the first time.This new weapon is being developed for the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) program. The live-fire demonstration of the FE-1 Controlled Test Vehicle (CTV) took place from January 16-18 this year at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, though details of the event were only recently disclosed. This test was conducted under the Next-Generation C-UAS Missile (NGCM) program, which seeks to expand the U.S. munitions industry’s capacity to address evolving aerial threats, particularly drones.Designed to be cost-effective and easily mass-produced, the FE-1 is part of the Army’s broader initiative to counter the growing drone threat more effectively.Jonathan Moneymaker, BlueHalo’s chief executive officer, stated,“In light of recent global events, including activities in Europe, the Red Sea, and Taiwan, we’re taking a proactive stance — increasing internal investments to advance our FE-1 system and leaning in to meet the demand signal on an expedited timeline” In this video, Defense Updates reports on the BlueHalo Freedom Eagle-1 missile.#defenseupdates #usmilitary #usmilitarypower Chapters:0:00 TITLE00:11 INTRODUCTION02:16 THE TEST 03:15 FE-105:20 AIR DEFENSE IS NOT CAPABLE ENOUGH 06:29 ANALYSIS