ALTIUS-700M Hits All Targets in Successful Test of Largest loitering Munition on the Market

Defense News ,World :- In the realm of loitering munitions, ALTIUS-700M emerges as a game-changer, boasting unparalleled payload capacity alongside a host of advanced features. This groundbreaking system, developed by Anduril Industries, combines multi-domain launch capabilities, proven collaborative autonomy, and superior range with a larger, penetrating warhead designed to effectively neutralize armored targets and critical infrastructure. Recently, Anduril Industries marked a significant milestone with the execution of the first end-to-end live fire test for ALTIUS-700M at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, showcasing flawless system performance across multiple missions.

The September event in Utah served as a pivotal moment for Anduril engineers, providing the opportunity to conduct live testing of ALTIUS-700M with a functioning warhead. Preceded by rigorous trials of subsystems and inert system testing, this event marked the integration and full-scale testing of the system, from launch to successful delivery of effects on target. Collaborating closely with Department of Defense partners, the ALTIUS-700M team achieved all test objectives, demonstrating the system's accuracy and effectiveness against a diverse array of chosen targets.

At the heart of ALTIUS-700M lies its versatility and adaptability, encapsulated within the broader ALTIUS family of modular, highly-configurable launched effects. These systems are designed for expeditionary deployment across various domains, including air, ground, or maritime environments, catering to a spectrum of missions ranging from intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) to kinetic strike operations. With industry-leading loitering time, extended range capabilities, and modular hardware and software architectures, ALTIUS stands as a comprehensive solution capable of executing complex mission objectives simultaneously.

ALTIUS-700M distinguishes itself with its category-leading payload capacity, offering a munition payload capability of up to 33 pounds, comparable to renowned missiles like the AGM-114 Hellfire. This substantial payload empowers the system to deliver highly precise and devastating strikes on large and armored targets such as tanks, vehicles, vessels, and critical infrastructure. Equipped with optional delayed fuze payload configurations and high terminal velocity, ALTIUS-700M can effortlessly penetrate target walls, ensuring maximum impact on armored adversaries. Furthermore, boasting up to 100 miles of range and 75 minutes of flight time, this system provides warfighters with extended standoff distance and increased loitering time on-station, facilitating target acquisition and delivery of kinetic effects.

Building upon the success of its predecessors, ALTIUS-700M leverages a mature common software baseline and open system architecture, enabling seamless integration with a diverse range of payloads and mission software suites. Advanced autonomy capabilities, combined with a simplified user interface, empower a single operator to efficiently control multiple ALTIUS assets, each tailored to execute unique missions based on its individual payload capability. By granting the operator decisive control over tasking and terminal execution, ALTIUS-700M ensures the delivery of devastating effects at extreme ranges, without the limitations of laser target designation or the constraints of fire and forget systems.

Recognizing the potential of ALTIUS-700M and its broader family of systems, Anduril Industries has made substantial investments, including the establishment of a new 180,000 square foot production facility in Atlanta, Georgia. This strategic initiative aims to scale up manufacturing operations for ALTIUS, catering to the growing demand from U.S. Government customers. Over the past six years, Anduril has already designed, manufactured, and delivered hundreds of ALTIUS variants, underscoring its commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions to enhance national security and military capabilities.