Army Now Testing Anthem Long-Range Strike Weapon Built for Mass Production

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1. 20h ago

   Covenant Launches Anthem Long-Range Strike System with $250 Million Funding

   The US Army is testing Anthem, a long-range precision strike missile developed by Silicon Valley startup Covenant. Designed for mass production and heavy payloads, the weapon system allows for massed precision strikes deep into enemy territory. Covenant has secured over $250 million in funding across three rounds and established a 105,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Texas to support production. The company has already secured contracts in the US, Europe, and other international markets to provide deep strike capabilities.

   Why it matters

   Covenant is backed by venture capital firms including Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux, 8VC, Aleph, and Lightspeed. The company aims to move beyond stealth mode to provide low-cost, high-volume munitions for modern conflict. This shift targets the need for scalable precision weapons in the US and Europe.

   What is confirmed

   • Covenant has raised more than $250 million in funding across three rounds.
   • The company established a 105,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Texas.
   • Funding rounds were led by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux, 8VC, Aleph, and Lightspeed.
   • Covenant has secured contracts in the US, Europe, and other international markets.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Anthem missile has a reach of 1,207 kilometers.
   • Covenant plans to produce more than 5,000 units.
   • Additional manufacturing sites are planned for Germany and Israel.
   • Covenant has secured 150 million dollars in orders.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of production start dates in Texas
   • Official Army performance results from Anthem testing
   • Announcement of specific delivery timelines for European contracts
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   3. www.armyrecognition.com — U.S. Army Tests FIM-92 Stinger Short-Range Air Defense Missile to Destroy Frontline Drones.
   4. pulse2.com — Covenant Emerges From Stealth With $250 Million In Funding And Anthem Long-Range Strike System
   5. thedefensepost.com — 1,207-Km Reach: Covenant Introduces ‘Anthem’ Deep Precision Strike Missile
   6. www.armyrecognition.com — U.S. Army Tests 40 Armed Drones From 19 Manufacturers Before Selecting Systems for Mass Production.
   7. www.armyrecognition.com — U.S. F-35B Demonstrates High-Intensity Precision Strike Capacity with Eight Raytheon StormBreaker Smart Weapons.
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2. 5d ago

   US Army tests Anthem long-range strike weapon from startup Covenant

   The US Army is testing Anthem, a low-cost, mass-producible cruise missile developed by Silicon Valley startup Covenant. Backed by investors including Peter Thiel and Andreessen Horowitz, Covenant has exited stealth mode with plans to produce more than 5,000 units. The company has raised 250 million dollars and secured 150 million dollars in orders. Production is scheduled to begin in Texas next year, with additional manufacturing sites planned for Germany and Israel to support deep strike capabilities in the US and Europe.

   Why it matters

   Traditional cruise missiles are often expensive and slow to produce in large quantities. Covenant aims to disrupt this by creating a relatively crude but cheap weapon capable of mass production. This shift supports military strategies requiring high volumes of long-range munitions.

   What is confirmed

   • Covenant is a defense startup backed by Peter Thiel and Andreessen Horowitz.
   • The US Army is testing the Anthem long-range strike weapon.
   • Covenant plans to mass-produce cruise missiles in the US and Germany.
   • The company has raised 250 million dollars and holds 150 million dollars in orders.
   • Serial production of the weapon is scheduled to start in Texas next year.
   • Covenant intends to build the weapon in Texas, Germany, and Israel.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Anthem missile has a 440+ pound payload.
   • Covenant has a production goal of over 5,000 units.
   • The Anthem missile has undergone more than 200 test flights.

   What to watch next

   • Start of serial production in Texas in 2027
   • Confirmation of factory timelines in Germany and Israel
   Sources used for this update (9)

   1. CNBC — Andreessen- and Thiel-backed defense startup opens U.S. missile factory as it exits stealth
   2. Financial Times — Thiel-backed start-up to mass-produce ‘deep strike’ missiles in Europe and US
   3. Reuters — Silicon Valley-backed Covenant unveils low-cost, mass-producible cruise missile
   4. Bloomberg — US Startup Plans Mass Production Of Cruise Missiles in Germany
   5. TWZ — Army Now Testing Anthem Long-Range Strike Weapon Built for Mass Production
   6. interestingengineering.com — New Anthem long-range missile breaks cover with 440+ pound payload, 5,000+ units goal
   7. www.twz.com — Army Now Testing Anthem Long-Range Strike Weapon Built for Mass Production
   8. interestingengineering.com — US Army picks Boeing and Anduril for its next-gen cruise missile defense
   9. thenextweb.com — Covenant leaves stealth with Anthem and factories in three countries
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