Army Now Testing Anthem Long-Range Strike Weapon Built for Mass Production
The U.S. Army is upgrading its rocket artillery and missile systems to address the capabilities of China's missile arsenal. This modernization effort follows the activation of the 4th Multi-Domain Task Force in the Indo-Pacific and the deployment of the Typhon missile system in Europe. The service continues to seek extended-range Precision Strike Missiles and is testing the Anthem long-range strike weapon, which is designed for mass production, as part of a broader strategy to accelerate weapons manufacturing.
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- ✓ The U.S. Army is upgrading its missiles and rocket artillery.
- ✓ Army upgrades are largely a response to the missile arsenal of China.
What changed
The Army is specifically upgrading long-range fires in response to the Chinese missile arsenal.
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US Army Upgrades Long-Range Fires to Counter Chinese Missile Arsenal
The U.S. Army is upgrading its rocket artillery and missile systems to address the capabilities of China's missile arsenal. This modernization effort follows the activation of the 4th Multi-Domain Task Force in the Indo-Pacific and the deployment of the Typhon missile system in Europe. The service continues to seek extended-range Precision Strike Missiles and is testing the Anthem long-range strike weapon, which is designed for mass production, as part of a broader strategy to accelerate weapons manufacturing.
Why it matters
The Army is shifting its focus toward the Indo-Pacific to counter regional threats. This involves integrating new technologies like LUCAS kamikaze drones and stress-testing domestic supply chains to ensure rapid production of munitions.
What is confirmed
- The U.S. Army is upgrading its missiles and rocket artillery.
- Army upgrades are largely a response to the missile arsenal of China.
What to watch next
- Results of the planned supply-chain stress test for U.S. manufacturers early next year
- Performance data from Anthem long-range strike weapon testing
- Deployment status of the extended-range Precision Strike Missile
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Army Expands Long-Range Strike Capabilities and Supply Chain Testing
The U.S. Army is intensifying its long-range strike capabilities by activating the 4th Multi-Domain Task Force in the Indo-Pacific and test-firing the Typhon missile system in Europe. These efforts coincide with a broader push to accelerate weapons production, including a planned supply-chain stress test for U.S. manufacturers early next year. The service is also developing strategies to use LUCAS kamikaze drones against ballistic missiles and warships, while continuing its competition for an extended-range Precision Strike Missile through platforms like Mach Industries' Pike.
Why it matters
The Army is shifting toward multi-domain operations to counter adversaries in the Pacific and Europe. This transition requires a transition from traditional artillery to precision, long-range weapons and a more resilient industrial base.
What is confirmed
- The U.S. Army activated the 4th Multi-Domain Task Force to support Indo-Pacific operations using cyber warfare, precision strikes, and HIMARS rocket launchers.
- Army soldiers in Europe test-fired the Typhon missile system, also known as Mid-Range Capability, for the first time.
- The Army plans a supply-chain stress test for U.S. manufacturers early next year to speed up technology delivery and weapons production.
- Mach Industries is offering the Pike long-range strike platform for the PrSM Increment 4 competition.
Still unconfirmed
- Army units may eventually launch long-range one-way attack LUCAS kamikaze drones at enemy warships and ballistic missiles.
What to watch next
- Results of the early next year manufacturing supply-chain stress test
- Selection of the winning platform for the PrSM Increment 4 competition
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Mach Industries Confirms Pike Platform for Army PrSM Increment 4
Mach Industries confirms its offering for the Army competition to develop an extended range version of the Precision Strike Missile, known as PrSM Increment 4, is based on the Pike long-range strike platform. The U.S. Army operates as the largest military branch within the United States Armed Forces, functioning as the land service branch under the Department of Defense. Headed by a civilian secretary and a military chief of staff, the branch oversees major components including the Regular Army, the Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve, maintaining tens of thousands of combat vehicles.
Why it matters
The United States Army oversees major components including the Regular Army, the Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve. With a projected headcount exceeding one million soldiers for fiscal year 2022, the service operates multiple major branches such as Infantry, Armor, and Field Artillery.
What is confirmed
- Mach Industries confirmed its offering for the Army competition to develop an extended range version of the Precision Strike Missile, known as PrSM Increment 4, is based on the Pike long-range strike platform.
- Mach Industries is a defense manufacturer developing advanced autonomous systems for the U.S. military and its allies.
What to watch next
- Further announcements from Mach Industries or the U.S. Army regarding the PrSM Increment 4 prototype development competition.
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US Army Continues Defense Modernization
The United States Army operates as the largest military branch within the United States Armed Forces, functioning as the land service branch under the Department of Defense. Headed by a civilian secretary and a military chief of staff, the branch oversees major components including the Regular Army, the Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve. With a projected headcount exceeding one million soldiers for fiscal year 2022, the service maintains tens of thousands of combat vehicles and operates multiple major branches such as Infantry, Armor, and Field Artillery.
Why it matters
Founded in 1784 to succeed the Continental Army formed during the American Revolutionary War, the service holds a constitutional designation within the United States Armed Forces. The branch manages extensive career paths across Active Duty, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard divisions. Its operational scope includes maintaining the world's highest vehicle-to-soldier ratio.
What is confirmed
- The United States Army is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces.
- The projected headcount for the U.S. Army for fiscal year 2022 was 1,005,725 soldiers.
- The Army is headed by the civilian secretary of the Army and the military chief of staff of the Army.
What to watch next
- Updates regarding ongoing defense modernization and weapon testing initiatives
- Official announcements concerning future equipment procurement and force restructuring
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Army Tests Startup's Anthem Long-Range Strike Weapon
The US Army is testing the Anthem long-range strike weapon developed by startup Covenant as part of broader defense modernization efforts. Covenant has secured over $250 million across three funding rounds and built a 105,000-square-foot Texas facility to address cruise missile manufacturing challenges. Additionally, the company opened a 10,000-square-meter German factory to manufacture Anthem for NATO allies, establishing a largely European supply chain with the goal of producing thousands of systems annually.
Why it matters
This push comes alongside the PrSM Increment 4 missile program, in which the Army selected five companies to develop prototypes aiming for a 1,000-kilometer range and the ability to strike moving land and maritime targets using HIMARS launchers. Meanwhile, Lockheed Martin is developing the Precision Strike Missile system to replace the Army Tactical Missile System for long-range targets under a separate contract.
What is confirmed
- The Army tested the Anthem long-range strike weapon from startup Covenant.
- Covenant built a 105,000-square-foot Texas facility and secured over $250 million across three funding rounds.
- Covenant opened a 10,000-square-meter German factory to manufacture Anthem for NATO allies.
- The US Army selected five companies, including Anduril, Castelion, Mach Industries, Lockheed Martin, and RTX, to develop prototypes for the PrSM Increment 4 missile program.
- The Precision Strike Missile system developed by Lockheed Martin will replace the Army Tactical Missile System.
What to watch next
- Production milestones from Covenant's Texas and German facilities
- Progress on PrSM Increment 4 prototype evaluations for HIMARS integration
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US Army Selects Five Firms to Develop 1,000 km PrSM Missiles
The US Army selected five companies, including venture-backed newcomers Anduril, Castelion, and Mach Industries alongside defense incumbents Lockheed Martin and RTX, to develop prototypes for the PrSM Increment 4 missile program. These weapons aim to provide a 1,000-kilometer range and the ability to strike moving land and maritime targets using HIMARS launchers. This push follows earlier developments where the Army tested the Anthem long-range strike weapon from startup Covenant, which built a 105,000-square-foot Texas facility and secured over $250 million across three funding rounds to address mass production challenges in cruise missile manufacturing.
Why it matters
Modern cruise missile costs present a severe economic manufacturing problem, with traditional Tomahawk missiles costing $2.6 million compared to newer cruise missiles priced at $218,000. To achieve affordable mass and heavy payloads for deep strikes, defense procurement is increasingly involving venture-backed startups alongside traditional defense contractors.
What is confirmed
- The US Army opened its next long-range missile competition to venture-backed newcomers Anduril, Castelion, and Mach Industries, alongside incumbents Lockheed Martin and RTX.
- The PrSM Increment 4 missile program aims to deliver a 1,000-kilometer range with moving maritime and land target capability for HIMARS.
What to watch next
- Prototype deliveries and flight test schedules from the five selected contractors
- Decisions on whether additional defense tech startups will enter subsequent production phases
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Army Tests Anthem Long-Range Strike Weapon Built for Mass Production
The US Army is testing the Anthem long-range precision strike missile developed by Silicon Valley startup Covenant. Designed for mass production and heavy payloads, the weapon system enables 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
The military is accelerating long-range precision strike capabilities amid broader efforts to rebuild defense stocks and award rapid prototyping contracts for advanced missiles. Concurrently, the US Army selected five companies to develop prototypes for the future extended range version of the Precision Strike Missile. These parallel procurement tracks highlight an aggressive push to field next-generation munitions at scale.
What is confirmed
- Deep-strike missile startup Covenant exited stealth with more than $250M raised across three rounds, hitting a $1B+ unicorn valuation.
What to watch next
- Further performance test results of the Anthem long-range strike weapon by the US Army.
- Updates on production output from Covenant's 105,000-square-foot Texas manufacturing facility.
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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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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
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