Anduril Secures $23.9M Contract for 600 Bolt-M Drones with U.S. Marine Corps
Anduril Industries has secured a $23.9 million contract to deliver over 600 Bolt-M strike drones to the U.S. Marine Corps, with production set to begin in February 2026. The Bolt-M drones are designed to enhance the Marine Corps' Organic Precision Fires-Light program, providing infantry units with portable precision strike capabilities for various mission sets, including ISR and strikes beyond the line of sight. Following extensive user testing, the Marine Corps plans to integrate these drones into tactical operations.

Anduril Industries has announced a $23.9 million contract to provide over 600 Bolt-M strike drones to the U.S. Marine Corps, starting production in February 2026. The Bolt-M is designed to enhance the Organic Precision Fires-Light (OPF-L) program, providing infantry units with a portable precision strike capability.
Previous testing resulted in the delivery of over 250 Bolt-M systems to the Marine Corps. The drones are intended for various mission sets, including ISR and precision strikes against targets beyond the line of sight.
The production capacity is set to increase to over 175 units per month, with surge capabilities potentially reaching 300 units. The Bolt-M features an autonomous operation interface and can be configured for multiple mission profiles, offering both ISR and strike capabilities. The Marine Corps plans to integrate these drones into tactical operations following extensive user testing.




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