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Tech Startup Expands Missile Production

Updated 2026-09-09 10:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Covenant, a defense startup backed by Andreessen and Thiel, has opened a U.S. missile factory to accelerate lower-cost manufacturing for the military. The company aims to boost production efficiency in line with growing defense needs.

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