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Covenant Industries Anthem missile production in Germany
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US-based defense startup Covenant has emerged from stealth mode, achieving mode with a valuation of over exceeding $1 billion. The company has raised more than Supported by over $250 million in venture capital from investors including such as Andreessen Horowitz, Peter Thiel’s Horowitz and Founders Fund, and Lux Capital to support the development and mass production of its company is developing the Anthem long-range cruise missile. The Anthem system is designed for precision deep-strike attacks using features a 200-kilogram warhead and is reported to have warhead, a range exceeding 1,500 kilometers. It kilometers, and utilizes a solid-fuel rocket booster for launch and alongside a heavy-fuel jet engine for the cruise phase. To mitigate supply chain bottlenecks, the company has pre-signed long-term contracts for jet engines. Production is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027. engine. Covenant is establishing a significant major manufacturing presence near in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, to supply European markets, with an initial target of 1,000 units scaling to 5,000 units annually. The company also operates a 105,000-square-foot facility in Dallas, Texas, aiming for a similar annual capacity of 5,000 missiles, and maintains operations in northern Israel. markets. Following its settlement in Leipzig in early September 2026, Covenant has begun recruiting for the facility, advertising company initiated a recruitment drive for roles such as including Managing Director, Director and Head of Production, and various technical and IT positions. Production. This recruitment drive has move sparked local political debate; opposition from factions including like Die Linke and BSW have expressed opposition. Critics argue BSW, who argued that specialized roles may might favor imported skilled labor over local workers, and Die Linke has introduced a motion to prevent municipal land from being sold for arms production motions to maintain Leipzig protect Leipzig’s status as a ‘city of peace’. A primary strategic goal is By October 2026, Covenant officially opened the Leipzig facility, representing an investment of approximately 250 million euros. Intended to be the company’s largest global site, the facility will begin production in 2027 with an initial target of 1,000 units, scaling to 5,000 units annually by 2028. To enhance security, explosive payloads will only be installed at customer sites rather than in Leipzig. Johannes Steiniger, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, noted the investment serves as a “strong political signal for strengthening Europe’s defense capabilities.” The company also operates a 105,000-square-foot facility in Dallas, Texas, and maintains operations in northern Israel, aiming to provide a mid-six-figure, cost-effective alternative to existing systems like the Tomahawk, with Covenant aiming for a mid-six-figure price point. Tomahawk.
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