# US defence firm Covenant plans missile production in Germany, sources say

https://mins.news/en/item/36202

- Reuters, 2026-08-28 22:01 UTC
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- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/us-defence-firm-covenant-plans-missile-production-germany-sources-say-2026-08-28/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9205398f085800017b5c86

> U.S. defence company Covenant plans to start producing intermediate-range missiles near Leipzig from 2027, according to sources cited by Reuters. Germany is seeking affordable cruise missiles that can be deployed in large numbers.

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