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United States Anduril Industries
Anvil
An autonomous, high-speed kinetic interceptor that seeks and destroys Group 1-2 drone threats by ramming them out of the sky. Ground-launched from Anduril's Launch Box and cued by the Lattice command-and-control software, it delivers human-authorized defeat of small UAS with minimal collateral damage. The Anvil-M variant adds a high-explosive payload and a fire-control module to defeat faster, higher-end Group 2 threats rather than relying on kinetic impact. Anduril counter-UAS systems built around Anvil were approved for a ~$1.98B foreign military sale to Kuwait in 2026.
In service since 2021
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-16
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2021. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 320 km/h |
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Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 5 kg |
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| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Electric quadrotor |
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Specifications compiled from public Anduril Industries and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-16.
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What is the top speed of the Anduril Industries Anvil? +
The Anduril Industries Anvil has a maximum speed of 320 km/h.
How much does the Anduril Industries Anvil weigh? +
The Anduril Industries Anvil has a combat weight of 5 kg.
How many crew does the Anduril Industries Anvil require? +
The Anduril Industries Anvil requires a crew of 0.
What is the Anduril Industries Anvil used for? +
The Anduril Industries Anvil is a uav / drone typically used for counter uas, air defense.
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