Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes flight tests for U.S. Army high-speed missile programme

The PTAS system enables passive, autonomous tracking of targets by using a Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) camera to locate previously identified images. Anduril integrated this payload into its Lattice for Mission Autonomy software suite, demonstrating how its modular approach supports rapid adaptation to varied mission requirements.

Successful flight test of Barracuda-100M for the @USArmy‘s High Speed Maneuverable Missile program.

Delivering high-G maneuvers, speeds over 500 knots, and 10x the range of the Hellfire missile. pic.twitter.com/rvAYqodvku

— Anduril Industries (@anduriltech) July 16, 2025

Working closely with AvMC’s Technology Development Directorate, Anduril began in 2023 with design reviews and trade studies before entering a fast-paced 12-month test campaign. By 2024, Barracuda-100M had completed wind tunnel testing, environmental assessments, captive carriage flights, glide tests, and engine trials, leading to several successful powered flights.

In May 2025, further powered flight tests were carried out to verify system capabilities and refine both software and hardware elements. These included the addition of a low-cost navigator, an independent mission computer, and design upgrades to improve manufacturability.

Anduril reported that the Barracuda-100M met or exceeded all test objectives, including autonomous launch, mission execution, and multiple terminal guidance strikes. The vehicle demonstrated high-G manoeuvres and speeds exceeding 500 knots, proving its high performance in a compact, modular design.

Later in 2025, ground-launch demonstrations will be conducted to validate multi-domain deployment capabilities for mobile ground forces. The HSMM programme will conclude with a live-fire demonstration at a government test site in 2026.

Described by Anduril as “purpose-built to bring mass to the fight,” Barracuda-100M offers ten times the range of the similarly sized Hellfire missile at a comparable cost. Its software-defined, hardware-enabled architecture allows continuous updates for evolving mission needs and collaborative autonomous operations in contested environments.

Barracuda-100M’s modular design supports various payloads and sensors, enabling launch from ground platforms or aircraft and offering extensive operational flexibility. The system is positioned to provide U.S. forces with scalable, extended-range strike options in high-end conflict scenarios.