Anduril eyes European production for new Steelfin interceptor

Anduril Industries is considering manufacturing its new Steelfin interceptor missiles in Europe, according to a company executive. Brian Moran, Anduril's vice president for Europe, spoke to Reuters News about the potential collaboration with Polish customers and industry partners. The Steelfin interceptor is set to begin flight testing in 2027, as announced by Anduril.

The demand for air-defense interceptor missiles has surged due to recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Gulf, leading to delivery delays and prompting governments to seek additional production capacity. Moran described Steelfin as a cost-effective alternative to existing missile-defense systems, such as the Patriot. Anduril is currently negotiating with Poland to establish a manufacturing facility for its Barracuda-500 cruise missile, which could potentially lead to more production projects in the region.