Anduril exploring European production of Steelfin interceptor missiles, executive says
U.S. defense firm Anduril could eventually manufacture its newly unveiled Steelfin interceptor missiles in Europe, according to a company executive. The statement follows Anduril's recent introduction of the Steelfin family, positioned as a lower-cost alternative to Patriot PAC-3.
Why it matters: Anduril is pre-selling European production before a single European order—smart if you believe Patriot shortages will force NATO to certify American alternatives, optimistic if you think integration timelines matter.
Anduril unveils Steelfin interceptor family, positioning as cheaper alternative to PAC-3
Anduril Industries revealed Steelfin, a modular family of surface-to-air interceptors designed to defeat cruise, ballistic and hypersonic missiles at a fraction of current costs. The company plans to begin flight tests in 2027 and claims the design can be reconfigured to counter both low-cost drones and exquisite threats. Steelfin competes in the U.S. Army's Future Interceptor programme. Executives say the missile leverages common components to enable high-volume production.
Why it matters: The company that has already won a five-year Army C2 contract and a $3.7 billion submarine-parts deal is now bidding to become the Pentagon's high-volume interceptor supplier — a direct run at RTX and Lockheed.
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Iran says it captured Anduril Dive-LD underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz
Iran announced it captured a U.S. Navy Anduril Dive-LD uncrewed underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon said the drone had malfunctioned more than a day earlier. The system is designed to be risked in contested waters.
Why it matters: Anduril built the Dive-LD to be expendable — losing one validates the design logic, not the mission.
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Anduril pitches Fury and Altius drones to Poland for F-35 and Apache teaming
U.S. defence technology firm Anduril is offering Poland two drone types designed to accompany manned aircraft: the jet-powered Fury to pair with F-35 fighters and the Altius-700M for Apache attack helicopters. The company is positioning the systems as loyal wingmen for Poland's planned 32-aircraft F-35 fleet and 96 AH-64E Apaches. Poland has not yet issued a formal requirement but Anduril's presence at MSPO 2026 signals early positioning in what could become a significant collaborative combat aircraft market.
Why it matters: Anduril is moving fast to lock in European customers before FCAS and Tempest define the loyal-wingman standard — and Poland's procurement pace makes it the likeliest early adopter.
US Army awards $192M to Palantir and Anduril for TITAN deep-sensing production
The US Army moved its TITAN battlefield intelligence platform from prototyping to production with a $192 million contract split between Palantir ($127M) and Anduril ($65M). The service expects delivery of eight TITAN systems over 18 months. TITAN fuses data from space, air and ground sensors to provide deep-strike targeting for artillery and missile units.
Why it matters: This is the Army's first production award for software-centric battle-network architecture built by Silicon Valley integrators — a template European procurement offices are watching closely as they shop for sensor-fusion alternatives to legacy platforms.
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