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technology23 days ago•7 min saved

Anduril Secures Mass-Production Rollout for USAF’s Semi-Autonomous FQ-44

Anduril Industries has won the U.S. Air Force's production contract for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, delivering the FQ-44 semi-autonomous fighter from its Arsenal-1 line at up to 150 aircraft per year with open hardware/software to enable rapid upgrades; the deal marks the first semi-autonomous fighter entering serial production and accelerates a path to scalable, affordable airpower by the end of the decade.

via Anduril|

#air-force #anduril #autonomous-aircraft

defense23 days ago•6 min saved

Air Force taps GA and Anduril to field first collaborative combat aircraft

The U.S. Air Force selected General Atomics and Anduril to build the first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), with autonomy software developed by RTX, Shield AI, and Collins Aerospace. The program targets 150+ drones by the end of the decade, with a goal of roughly $30 million per unit, and FY27 funding to start the first production lots. Development will proceed in increments, including a parallel software competition leading to a final vendor decision in 2027, while production lines begin scaling to field capabilities.

via Breaking Defense|

#air-force #anduril #autonomy-software

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Anduril Leads Cross‑Industry Team for Space-Based Interceptors Under Golden Dome Initiative

Anduril leads a multi-company team—Impulse Space, Inversion Space, K2 Space, Sandia National Labs, and Voyager Technologies—to develop, test, and deliver affordable, scalable space-based interceptors for the Space Force’s SBI program as part of the Golden Dome for America initiative.

via Anduril|

#anduril #golden-dome #partnerships

technology3 months ago•161 min saved

Anduril Wins $20B Army Contract, Hinting a Palantir Boost in Defense AI

Anduril Industries landed a $20 billion U.S. Army contract to consolidate and deploy its commercial-defense AI via the Lattice platform, a 10-year program through 2036. The award is viewed as a positive read-through for Palantir, given their strategic edge-to-cloud collaboration, signaling potential fielding and revenue momentum for the defense AI ecosystem as orders under the umbrella are issued.

via Investing.com|

#ai #anduril #army

defense3 months ago•16 min saved

DoD Awards Sweep: Anduril Nets $20B AI-Enabled Army Contract

The March 13, 2026 contracts release from the U.S. Department of Defense details a wide array of awards across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and support agencies, led by a $20 billion firm-fixed-price contract to Anduril Industries to consolidate AI-enabled Lattice capabilities into Army operations. The package also includes multiple $249.5 million order-dependent architect-engineering design contracts across Army regional offices, plus additional awards for Boeing, Kongsberg, Raytheon and others covering logistics, missile systems, shipyard work, and enterprise design services.

via U.S. Department of War (.gov)|

#anduril #architect-engineer #army-contracts

technology4 months ago•48 min saved

Would You Buy a Game Boy Made by a Defense Contractor?

TechCrunch cites Verge’s take on ModRetro’s Game Boy-style handheld, reportedly one of the best retro devices, while noting ties to Palmer Luckey’s defense firm Anduril. ModRetro is seeking funding at a $1 billion valuation, and Anduril is said to be in talks for a new round that could value the company around $60 billion.

via Slashdot|

#anduril #defense-industry #game-boy

defense5 months ago•5 min saved

GA and Anduril Sketch Navy Carrier-Capable Unmanned Aircraft

At the Singapore Air Show, General Atomics and Anduril signaled that the Navy’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program could reuse Fury-era components and design concepts to deliver a carrier-capable unmanned platform, with multiple contractors developing concepts and a common-control system while the Navy refines its operating concept for carrier-based CCAs.

via USNI News|

#anduril #collaborative-combat-aircraft #defense

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Site Update: No Longer Covering ModRetro Products

The site will no longer cover ModRetro products due to their recent association with Anduril Industries, a defense contractor linked to arms manufacturing, which the authors find morally unacceptable, marking a significant shift in their coverage policy.

via Time Extension|

#anduril #ethical-stance #modretro

defense8 months ago•3 min saved

Anduril's Drone Wingman Achieves First Flight in Defense Testing

Anduril's prototype drone, YFQ-44A, achieved its first flight as part of the Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, marking a significant step in developing autonomous drone wingmen to operate alongside fighter aircraft, with further testing and integration planned for 2026.

via Breaking Defense|

#air-force #anduril #collaborative-combat-aircraft

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

Anduril’s YFQ-44 Fury Drone Completes First Flight

Anduril's YFQ-44A collaborative combat aircraft conducted its first flight test in California, marking a significant step in the U.S. Air Force's initiative to develop AI-driven, semi-autonomous drone wingmen to operate alongside manned fighters, with the goal of enhancing combat capabilities and extending the reach of the fighter fleet.

via Defense News|

#anduril #collaborative-combat-aircraft #drone-wingman

technology9 months ago•1 min saved

Anduril Unveils AI-Powered EagleEye Helmet with Zuck's Support

Anduril, founded by Palmer Luckey, has launched EagleEye, an AI-powered mixed-reality system integrated into military helmets, developed in partnership with Meta, aiming to enhance soldiers' capabilities with features like heads-up displays, spatial audio, and drone control.

via The Verge|

#anduril #eagleeye #meta

technology9 months ago•0 min saved

Palantir and Anduril Deny Security Flaws Amid Army Concerns and Stock Drop

Palantir Technologies and Anduril have dismissed reports claiming security flaws in their systems as inaccurate, defending their security measures against the allegations.

via Benzinga|

#anduril #palantir #report-inaccuracy

defense-and-technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Palantir Denies Security Flaws Amid Army Concerns

Palantir and Anduril dismissed recent reports of security flaws in their battlefield communication systems, asserting issues have been addressed and the reports are outdated, leading to a temporary 7.5% drop in Palantir's stock.

via Bloomberg.com|

#anduril #army-memo #defense-and-technology

defense10 months ago•2 min saved

U.S. Army Awards Contracts to Anduril and Rivet for Next-Gen Combat Goggles

The US Army awarded contracts to Anduril-META and Rivet to develop new combat goggles, building on previous programs like IVAS, with Rivet's contract valued at $195 million and Anduril's at $159 million. These systems aim to enhance soldier battlefield navigation through advanced mixed reality technology, incorporating lessons from earlier projects and involving major tech companies like Meta, which has recently expanded its role in military applications. The initiative reflects a broader push for faster, more innovative defense technology development.

via Bloomberg.com|

#anduril #combat-goggle #defense

defense-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Anduril's Valuation Surpasses $30 Billion in Major Funding Round

Anduril, a defense tech company specializing in autonomous drones and AI technologies, raised $2.5 billion in a funding round led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, boosting its valuation to $30.5 billion. This makes it one of the most valuable private companies globally and nearing the market value of established defense giants like Northrop Grumman. The company has secured significant military contracts and is expanding its manufacturing and product development, signaling a shift in the defense industry driven by venture capital and technological innovation.

via Fortune|

#anduril #autonomous-drones #defense-and-technology