Anduril Unveils Barracuda-500: Revolutionary Missile Set to Transform Warfare
Anduril, a defense technology company, has unveiled the Barracuda-500, a revolutionary guided missile with impressive capabilities. The Barracuda family, consisting of three variants, can reach speeds of up to 500 knots and loiter in target areas for over two hours. This compact missile, at four meters long and one-fifth the weight of a Jassm missile, is set to transform missile warfare.
Anduril's innovative approach involves the use of standardized, commercially available parts for over 90 percent of the Barracuda's components. This modular design allows for mass production, potentially on car or smartphone assembly lines, with plans to manufacture up to 5,000 units per year by the end of 2026. The company's software also enables autonomous swarm capabilities for the missiles.
The Barracuda-500, with a range of 926 kilometers, can be produced in half the time and at significantly lower cost than conventional missiles. Its compact size allows for high-density transportation, with a C-130 carrying 12 and a C-17 up to 45 missiles per mission using the Rapid Dragon pallet system. This efficiency has caught the eye of the Trump administration, which is considering supplying the Ukraine with Barracuda systems, potentially escalating the conflict with Russia.
Anduril's Barracuda-500, backed by a $1.5 billion investment from Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, promises to revolutionize missile warfare with its innovative design, mass production capabilities, and autonomous swarm technology. Its potential impact on global conflicts, however, remains a topic of debate.
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