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United States Anduril Industries
Barracuda-500M
A low-cost, software-defined air-breathing cruise missile designed for mass manufacture, using an order of magnitude fewer parts and tooling than legacy cruise missiles. The surface-launched 500M variant was selected by the U.S. Army, which intends to procure at least 3,000 units from 2027.
In service since 2024 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗
926
km range
0.85
Mach
45
kg warhead
Pricing: Designed for low unit cost via mass production; figure not disclosed
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
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2024. 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.
Competitive field
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Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters. | 0.85 Mach |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 926 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 45 kg |
|---|---|
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | GPS/INS, software-defined seeker |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| 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… | Turbojet |
|---|
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Anduril Industries and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Anduril Industries Barracuda-500M? +
The Anduril Industries Barracuda-500M has a maximum range of 926 km.
How many crew does the Anduril Industries Barracuda-500M require? +
The Anduril Industries Barracuda-500M requires a crew of 0.
What is the Anduril Industries Barracuda-500M used for? +
The Anduril Industries Barracuda-500M is a missile typically used for deep strike, anti surface.
How many countries operate the Anduril Industries Barracuda-500M? +
The Anduril Industries Barracuda-500M is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the Anduril Industries Barracuda-500M cost? +
Anduril Industries Barracuda-500M: Designed for low unit cost via mass production; figure not disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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