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Anduril Introduces Munitions Variant Of Anvil Counter-Drone Platform

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, October 5th, 2023

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Anduril Introduces Munitions Variant Of Anvil Counter-Drone Platform

The Anvil-M counter-drone unmanned aircraft system in its launch box. Photo: Anduril

Anduril Industries on Thursday unveiled its latest product, Anvil-M, a munitions variant of its Anvil interceptor drone that destroys enemy unmanned aircraft systems by detonating near them. The Anvil-M can defeat Group 1 and 2 drones, which weigh up to 20 pounds and 55 pounds, respectively. These drones typically operate not far from their operators who use them for intelligence, surveillance, strike, and damage assessment missions. The new product in Anduril’s counter-drone arsenal includes a fire control module that detonates…

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