The Pentagon has signed a framework agreement with Anduril Industries to scale production of the Barracuda-500M low-cost containerized cruise missile under the Ground-Launched Low-Cost Containerized Munition initiative. The deal covers at least 3,000 missiles and more than 60 launchers over three years, with deliveries beginning in 2027. Designed for mass production, the Barracuda-500M uses 70 percent commercial off-the-shelf components and an open-architecture supply chain to reduce manufacturing complexity and supply risks. The missile carries a 100-pound payload and can strike targets beyond 500 nautical miles from a standard ISO container launcher holding up to 16 rounds. Integrated with Anduril’s Lattice autonomous software, the system is optimized for scalable, coordinated long-range strike operations against land and maritime targets. The agreement aligns with broader US efforts to expand affordable precision-strike inventories through rapid industrial production.
