Lockheed

North Vector Dynamics’ Low‑Cost CM‑70 Missile Aims to Transform Drone Defense

The CM‑70, a 2.5‑kg, 6.6‑pound missile, promises an affordable way to neutralize small drones. With a 3.5‑kilometre range and 900 km/h top speed, it uses semi‑active laser guidance and a forward‑firing fragmentation warhead, while remaining ITAR‑free and NDAA‑compliant. Though still untested in combat, the system is being evaluated in Canada’s IDEaS sandbox and could reshape how allied forces address the growing drone threat.