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The U.S. Marine Corps, through the U.S. Navy, awarded Anduril Industries a $23.9 million contract to procure over 600 Bolt-M loitering munitions, including associated ground control and ancillary equipment, under the Organic Precision Fires-Light (OPF-L) program. These man-portable, one-way attack drones, equipped with a 3lb warhead, 12+ mile range, and 40-minute endurance, enable rifle squads and platoons to conduct precision strikes beyond line-of-sight. Deliveries begin in February 2026 through April 2027, supporting the Marine Corps' Force Design 2030 for distributed operations in contested environments like the Indo-Pacific.
600+ Bolt-M loitering munitions for rifle squads. Deliveries Feb 2026-Apr 2027.
https://defenceleaders.com/news/u-s-marine-corps-awards-anduril-23-9m-contract-for-precision-strike-systems/