Anduril Industries has successfully completed a key phase in the development of its Barracuda-100M autonomous air vehicle (AAV), following a series of rigorous flight tests held in May 2025. Conducted under the US Army’s High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) program in collaboration with DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center, the tests validated the AAV’s ability to operate effectively at high velocities and withstand aggressive maneuvering. This advancement underscores the Barracuda-100M’s growing potential as a low-cost, high-speed precision strike solution.
The Barracuda-100M features the advanced Precision Target Acquisition Seeker (PTAS) payload, allowing for fully autonomous target tracking using Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) imagery. The seeker cross-references video input with a pre-programmed target profile, enabling passive, human-free engagement. Further elevating its capability is the integration with Anduril’s Lattice for Mission Autonomy software, which allows the missile to adjust course mid-flight based on dynamic mission updates. As part of a broader family of air-breathing AAVs, the Barracuda-100M is engineered for cost-effective mass deployment.
