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Covenant to Produce Anthem Cruise Missiles in Germany

September 9, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Covenant to produce Anthem cruise missiles in Germany.
Initial production target is 1,000 units in the first year.
Annual output to increase to 5,000 units.
Missile designed for precision strikes against deep targets.

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Strategic Implications

Covenant's expansion into Germany may indicate a growing demand for long-range cruise missiles in Europe. The company's ability to produce the Anthem missile at a lower cost than comparable systems could make it a competitive player in the market, which suggests a potential shift in the regional defense landscape.

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What Happened

US-Israeli Defense Company Expands European Presence

US-Israeli defense company Covenant plans to begin producing long-range cruise missiles in the German state of Saxony next year. The company’s Saxony facility aims to produce 1,000 Anthem missiles in the first year, with annual output expected to increase to 5,000 units. The Anthem missile is designed for precision strikes against targets deep behind enemy lines and can carry a warhead weighing around 200 kilograms. According to the company, the production model is designed to enable rapid manufacturing in large quantities. This development was reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: September 9, 2026

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