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Covenant Unveils Anthem Long-Range Missile

September 9, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Covenant unveils Anthem, a long-range missile system.
Company targets 5,000 units a year from Texas production facility.
Anthem has completed over 200 flights, including tests with the US Army.
Covenant has raised over $250 million across three funding rounds.

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Strategic Implications

Covenant's Anthem may signal a shift in the long-range strike market, with a focus on lower-cost, high-volume production. The company's ability to secure significant funding and partnerships suggests confidence in its technology, which could challenge traditional defense contractors and may accelerate the adoption of new strike capabilities.

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What Happened

Defense Company Targets 5,000 Units Annually From Texas Plant

Covenant, a Washington, DC-based defense company, has announced the development of Anthem, a long-range, heavy-payload missile system designed for production in the thousands. The company has raised over $250 million in funding and has already completed over 200 flights, including tests with the US Army. Covenant targets 5,000 units a year from its Texas production facility, with serial production scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027. The announcement was first reported by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: September 9, 2026

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