Roadrunner
A reusable, jet-powered interceptor that takes off vertically to stop incoming drones and missiles.
What does it actually do?
Roadrunner is a small twin-jet aircraft that launches straight up from a box, flies out to identify or destroy aerial threats, and can land and be reused if it isn't needed. The armed version is Roadrunner-M. The pitch is cheaper air defense: you don't throw away an expensive missile every time you launch.
Technical detail
- Twin turbojet, vertical take-off and landing, high-subsonic speed.
- Modular payloads; Roadrunner-M carries a warhead for ground-based air defense.
- Can return and land if the engagement is called off.
Status
Contract awardedIn production
Unveiled December 2023. Anduril announced an air-defense production contract with the Defense Department in October 2024.
Known users
- U.S. Department of Defense (customer not publicly named by Anduril)
- U.S. Special Operations Command (per USAspending award records)
Milestones
- Anduril announces an air-defense production contract with the Defense Department. Source
- Anduril unveils Roadrunner and Roadrunner-M. Source