https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/army-now-testing-anthem-long-range-strike-weapon-built-for-mass-productionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/army-now-testing-anthem-long-range-strike-weapon-built-for-mass-productionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/army-now-testing-anthem-long-range-strike-weapon-built-for-mass-production#u69218Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:26:20 +0000The 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 mattersCovenant is backed by venture capital firms inclu https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/army-now-testing-anthem-long-range-strike-weapon-built-for-mass-productionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/army-now-testing-anthem-long-range-strike-weapon-built-for-mass-production#u64072Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:01:57 +0000The 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 mattersTraditional cruise missiles are often expensive and slow t