#Germany to Receive Long-Range Cruise Missiles Next Year The American-Israeli defense company Covenant is launching mass production of the Anthem long-range cruise missile at a plant in Saxony (Leipzig area) starting in 2027. The facility covers approximately 10,200 m², and the localization rate of European components is 95%. Most of the components are commercially available. Initially ( first quarter of 2027 ), production volume will be approximately 1,000 missiles per year .