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US Defense Firm Explores Manufacturing Partnerships in Europe
US defense firm Anduril is considering manufacturing its newly unveiled Steelfin interceptor missiles in Europe, according to a company executive. The Steelfin system, announced on October 12, 2026, is a family of mass-producible, surface-to-air interceptor missiles due to undergo flight testing in 2027. Anduril sees Steelfin as a complementary system to existing missile defense systems like the Patriot. The company is already in talks to establish production in Poland of its Barracuda-500 cruise missile, and this experience could pave the way for additional manufacturing projects in Europe. This development was reported by Reuters.