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

Key Points:

• Covenant, a U.S.-Israeli defense startup founded in 2024, has introduced Anthem, a new long-range strike weapon designed to be a more affordable and mass-producible alternative to existing cruise missiles, currently undergoing testing with the U.S. Army.
• Anthem is positioned as a high-volume weapon with plans for production facilities in the U.S., Germany, and Israel, targeting an eventual combined output of up to 12,000 units annually starting in 2027, addressing the need for replenishable long-range precision munitions in prolonged conflicts.
• The missile reportedly has a range of around 1,200 kilometers and carries a warhead of over 200 kilograms, using a solid rocket motor for launch and a heavy-fuel jet engine for cruise, though detailed performance and guidance specifics remain undisclosed.
• Covenant has conducted over 200 test flights, including participation in U.S. military experiments and live-fire demonstrations, and is developing a naval variant called Maritime Anthem under a $70 million Navy contract with export-friendly features.
• Backed by significant venture capital funding, Covenant aims to shift from development to large-scale production, seeking to address industry challenges in producing long-range missiles rapidly and affordably amid growing demand from the U.S. and allied nations.