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US startup Covenant to launch cruise missile production in Germany next year
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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
US defence startup Covenant plans to begin mass production of low-cost cruise missiles in Germany in early 2027, aiming to supply European countries seeking to expand long-range arsenals amid concerns about Russia. The production facility in Saxony will mostly use European-sourced parts to minimize US reliance, targeting 5,000 missiles annually by 2028.
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Your chance in European defence is expanding as US-backed missile production moves to Germany with European parts. Get ready to serve a market turning away from American supply chains and growing long-range missile demand.
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