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Covenant, the defense startup backed by Peter Thiel, says it will produce Anthem, a heavy-payload long-range cruise missile, quickly and at low cost to help address a U.S. weapons shortage. The company has about $150 million in orders for deliveries starting in 2027 and is expanding with a 105,000-square-foot Dallas plant, plus planned facilities in Germany and Israel.
Covenant, a new defense startup, says its Anthem long-range munition is designed for rapid, large-scale production as a cheaper alternative to existing cruise missiles. The ground-launched system reportedly offers about 1,200 km range with a 200+ kg warhead, and Covenant envisions up to 12,000 units per year produced in the U.S., Germany, and Israel, with first U.S. deliveries in 2027 and a naval version (Maritime Anthem) in development. The weapon has undergone 200+ test flights, including demonstrations tied to U.S. Army exercises, and the company emphasizes a resilient, multi-supplier defense supply chain. Pricing is expected in the mid-six figures, though many performance details remain undisclosed.
A US-Israeli defence startup enabled by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund plans to build three factories in Dallas (US), Leipzig (Germany) and Israel to mass-produce the Anthem long-range “deep strike” munition. Covenant aims to produce about 1,000 Anthem missiles per year at each site by 2027 and 5,000 per site from 2028, with each missile priced in the mid six figures of euros. Marketed as a cheaper alternative to Tomahawks, Anthem is designed to deter threats from Russia, China and Iran and to saturate targets with high volume fire. The company has already conducted more than 200 trials and has secured initial US government contracts for testing and a maritime version. Germany is considering procurement, and Covenant emphasizes a European-focused supply chain, while keeping some details like range and classification (cruise missile vs deep-strike munition) confidential. Covenant has raised roughly $250 million and is valued at over $1 billion, backed by a slate of VC firms including Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, Altimeter, Lightspeed and Lux Capital.
Covenant, a defense-tech startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, 8VC and others, announced a 105,000-square-foot Dallas factory to mass-produce its Anthem long-range missiles at a lower cost, aiming for 1,000 units in the first year (kicking off serial production in Q1 2027) and up to 5,000 annually, with two new DoD deals (Army test/qualification and Navy Maritime adaptation) and existing production in Germany and Northern Israel as the company scales.
Ridley Scott revealed he’s rewriting the next Alien film to serve as a contemporary conclusion to his Prometheus–Covenant prequel arc, with Michael Fassbender returning as Walter. He’s exploring the fallout of artificial intelligence going “off the rails,” a concept he says could cause widespread chaos. Scott notes he already has a footprint for the sequel and suggests it will pick up after Covenant, following the less-well-received Alien: Romulus.
Legion Studios, a team of experienced developers from franchises like Halo and Destiny, has announced a new first-person dark fantasy combat game called Covenant. The game, which features a Metroidvania and Soulslike world, allows players to explore a vast interconnected environment, discovering various combat stances, weaponry, and spells. Developed using Unreal Engine 5, the pre-alpha footage showcases detailed graphics reminiscent of FromSoftware games. Covenant will offer both solo and co-op gameplay, along with PvP arenas, but no release date has been announced yet.
The latest issue of Canon Fodder celebrates Halo 2's twentieth anniversary with new lore, including a short story titled 'Age of Retribution' that explores the Covenant's history and the Great Schism. The story introduces new details about the Covenant's ages and characters like Avitus, the Thrallslayer. Additionally, the Halo Infinite Winter Update introduces the MA5K Avenger weapon. The article also highlights community contributions and the rerelease of 'The Mona Lisa' motion comic on YouTube.
In the aftermath of the Prophet of Regret's assassination by the Master Chief on November 3, 2552, the Covenant faces internal turmoil as tensions between the Brutes and Elites escalate. The Brutes, led by the Thrallslayer, seize power, leading to a violent confrontation with the Elites. High Councilor Raas 'Yajadai is captured, and the Arbiter arrives to confront the betrayal. The story highlights the shifting power dynamics within the Covenant and the looming threat of civil war.
The trailer for Fede Alvarez's upcoming film, Alien: Romulus, has prompted fans to re-evaluate the divisive entries in the Alien franchise, 2012's Prometheus and 2017's Alien: Covenant. The teaser offered a glimpse of the blood-splattered space station, Facehuggers, and a monstrous Xenomorph, sparking positive reactions and renewed appreciation for the Ridley Scott prequels. Scott, who directed the original Alien film, has endorsed Romulus as "f**king great," and the new film is set to release on August 16, 2024, with Cailee Spaeny leading the cast.
Season Two of the Halo television series kicks off with an action-packed two-episode premiere, featuring the Master Chief's extraction of the Cortana implant and Silver Team's mission on the planet Sanctuary. The episode also delves into the debriefing with Admiral Keyes, the pirate world of the Rubble, and the looming threat of the Covenant. Additionally, the Silver Team helmets are now available in Halo Infinite, and the Declassified series offers behind-the-scenes insights into the show's production.
Nashville police officers share their harrowing experiences of running towards gunfire during the shooting at Covenant, a Tennessee church. The officers recount the chaos and confusion of the scene, as well as their efforts to protect and evacuate the congregation.