Key facts
- Anduril unveiled its Steelfin family of configurable and scalable surface-to-air interceptor missiles.
- The Steelfin missile features a two-stage architecture with a common second-stage terminal interceptor.
- Anduril plans to produce several thousand Steelfin variants annually in the short term.
- The company will begin flight testing Steelfin variants next year.
- Lockheed Martin unveiled its PAC-3 Edge missile interceptor on Friday.
Defense technology firm Anduril unveiled on Monday its Steelfin family of configurable and scalable surface-to-air interceptor missiles, designed to tackle diverse aerial threats. This unveiling comes as the U.S. seeks to bolster military stockpiles amidst the ongoing Middle East conflict.
The Steelfin missile features a two-stage architecture, with a first-stage booster for range and performance, and a second-stage terminal interceptor. Anduril stated that commonality in airframe, avionics, and flight controls across variants simplifies production, allowing the company to increase output of any specific version.