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The US$14.3 million (AU$22.9 million) contract under Title III of the Defense Production Act is designed to rapidly accelerate the capacity of the US solid rocket motors industrial base.
This funding is aimed at bolstering the American solid rocket motors (SRM) industrial base, which has been under strain due to heightened global conflicts and munitions demand.
The US government investment complements Anduril’s own US$75 million (AU$120.4 million) commitment to producing large volumes of SRMs at reduced costs at its facility in McHenry, Mississippi. Anduril is leveraging this Defense Production Act Title III investment to develop and qualify next-generation SRMs.
These efforts incorporate innovative manufacturing technologies, including bladeless speed-mixing, single-piece flow and advanced manufacturing processes. The funding will also support Anduril’s ongoing work in designing, building and testing second-stage rocket motors for major defence programs, such as the US Navy’s Standard Missile-6.
Together, the public and private investments underscore a shared commitment to scaling high-performance SRM production and firmly position Anduril as a leading contender for full-scale production on an accelerated timeline.
The traditional SRM industry has long been burdened by outdated, manual and analog processes, resulting in bottlenecks, cost blowouts and delays that have hindered the development of critical weapons systems.
This has posed significant challenges to the US’ ability to maintain its conventional deterrence capabilities. By partnering with the US Department of Defense, Anduril is driving a shift towards modern, scalable and high-quality SRM production to address these issues and contribute to rebuilding the “Arsenal of Democracy”.
This collaboration highlights Anduril’s role in reshaping the SRM sector, advancing innovative solutions to meet the growing demands of defence forces globally.
With the strain on munitions production also resonating in Australia and its allies, these advancements offer valuable insights for nations seeking to strengthen their own defence industrial bases.
