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Israeli Defense Startup Covenant Unveils Long-Range Precision Missile System

Sep 09, 2026 08:03 AM CT Israel Israel,defense industry,missile technology,military capability

Summary

Israeli stealth startup Covenant has revealed its 'Anthem' deep-strike precision missile, backed by $250 million in funding with production facilities in the US, Germany, and Israel. The system aims to produce up to 5,000 long-range weapons annually, enhancing Israel's strategic strike capabilities against regional adversaries. This development represents an incremental increase in Israel's military inventory rather than an immediate escalation in active hostilities.

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The secretive start-up is emerging from stealth with more than $250 million in funding, facilities in the US, Germany, and Israel, and plans to produce as many as 5,000 long-range weapons a year

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T3 Jerusalem Post
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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Hosts the development and production facilities for the new long-range missile system, enhancing its strategic deterrence and strike options.

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