💥 Anduril Unveils Torpedo-Launching Copperhead Underwater Drone

Anduril has introduced Copperhead, a cutting-edge autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) capable of launching lightweight torpedoes, giving it both surveillance and strike capabilities.

Dallas Hartley
April 07, 2025

💥 Anduril Unveils Torpedo-Launching Copperhead Underwater Drone LINK

⚫️ AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship Launches Black Arrow Cruise Missile in New Video LINK

🛡️ Shield AI Unveils V-BAT Block Upgrade with Advanced Autonomy and Heavy Fuel Engine LINK

🛰️ Blue Origin, ULA, and SpaceX Win Space Force Contracts for Next-Gen Launch Vehicles LINK

🚀 Raytheon Taps Northrop and Nammo to Develop Solid Rocket Motors LINK

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Anduril has introduced Copperhead, a cutting-edge autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) capable of launching lightweight torpedoes, giving it both surveillance and strike capabilities.
Designed to track and engage enemy submarines, Copperhead adds a lethal twist to underwater autonomy and is intended to support U.S. Navy and allied missions.
The company says Copperhead can operate untethered for extended periods, with onboard AI enabling dynamic threat response in contested maritime environments.

A new video shows the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship successfully launching the Black Arrow small cruise missile, revealing a new standoff capability for the aircraft.
The weapon, developed by Leidos, extends the Ghostrider’s strike range and adds precision capabilities against fixed and mobile targets.
The test highlights the Air Force’s evolving interest in giving traditionally close-air-support platforms more strategic, long-range weapons options.

Shield AI announced a significant upgrade to its V-BAT drone, adding enhanced SATCOM, AI-powered autonomy through Hivemind, and a new heavy fuel engine.
The Block 20 upgrade extends range and endurance while enabling more sophisticated ISR and precision mission sets across distributed environments.
Shield AI says the drone is now better suited for maritime and expeditionary operations, further reinforcing the V-BAT’s value in contested and GPS-denied areas.

The U.S. Space Force awarded contracts to Blue Origin, ULA, and SpaceX to develop and provide high-performance launch vehicles under its next-generation program.
These awards mark a significant step toward fielding more resilient and flexible space access capabilities, supporting national security payloads through 2030.
The inclusion of Blue Origin signals growing confidence in its New Glenn rocket, while ULA and SpaceX remain critical pillars of U.S. launch infrastructure.

Raytheon has awarded development contracts to Northrop Grumman and Nammo for advanced solid rocket motors to support future missile systems.
The effort is part of a broader strategy to boost domestic and allied propulsion capacity amid supply chain vulnerabilities and increased missile demand.
The initiative reflects DoD's growing emphasis on strengthening industrial base resilience for strategic weapons manufacturing.

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