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Anduril Launches $6.6B 'Arsenal-2' Shipyard to Boost Submarine Production
defense2 days ago

Anduril Launches $6.6B 'Arsenal-2' Shipyard to Boost Submarine Production

Anduril Industries has announced a $6.6 billion investment to construct a new shipyard, designated Arsenal-2, at the former Bethlehem Steel site in Sparrows Point, Maryland. The facility, which includes $3.7 billion in private capital and up to $2.9 billion from the U.S. Navy, will manufacture components for Virginia-class submarines. Operations are expected to begin in 2030, creating 3,100 direct jobs and supporting 14,000 total positions. This marks Anduril’s first entry into the legacy defense supply chain, aiming to alleviate production bottlenecks in the submarine industrial base.

via Breaking Defense|
#anduril#defense#maryland
Trump Blocks Moore From Submarine Deal Unveiling Amid Sparrows Point Investment
politics3 days ago

Trump Blocks Moore From Submarine Deal Unveiling Amid Sparrows Point Investment

President Donald Trump barred Maryland Governor Wes Moore from speaking at a Tuesday event in Sparrows Point, Maryland, where a $3.7 billion private investment by defense firm Anduril was unveiled. The deal includes a $2.9 billion Navy contract for Virginia-class submarine components and aims to create 3,100 permanent jobs. While Moore claimed he helped negotiate the deal, the White House stated he was invited only as a guest. The event also highlighted Anduril’s co-founder Palmer Luckey’s new role in a Pentagon task force.

via CNN|
#anduril#maryland-economy#politics
Trump Unveils $6.6B Submarine Shipyard in Sparrows Point with Ravens Players
politics3 days ago

Trump Unveils $6.6B Submarine Shipyard in Sparrows Point with Ravens Players

President Donald Trump visited Sparrows Point on October 6 to announce a $6.6 billion public-private partnership with Anduril Industries to build a submarine component shipyard. The project, named Arsenal-2, aims to create 14,000 jobs and expand US naval capacity. Ravens players Marlon Humphrey and Tyler Loop attended the event, which was accompanied by significant road closures in Baltimore County.

via Baltimore Sun|
#anduril#baltimore-ravens#donald-trump
Anduril to Build $3.7B Submarine Shipyard in Sparrows Point, Creating 3,100 Jobs
business3 days ago

Anduril to Build $3.7B Submarine Shipyard in Sparrows Point, Creating 3,100 Jobs

President Trump announced a $3.7 billion private investment by Anduril Industries to build a 2-million-square-foot shipyard at the former Bethlehem Steel site in Sparrows Point, Maryland. The facility, named Arsenal-2, will manufacture components for Virginia-class attack submarines, including torpedo tubes and bow sections, for the U.S. Navy. The project is expected to create 3,100 permanent jobs and support 14,000 total positions, making it Maryland’s largest private investment in over a decade. Operations are slated to begin in 2030, with the Navy contributing up to $2.9 billion through a separate contract.

via WBAL-TV|
#anduril#business#defense
Army Reopens PrSM Increment 4 Competition with Five New Prototype Awards
defense8 days ago

Army Reopens PrSM Increment 4 Competition with Five New Prototype Awards

The U.S. Army has selected five companies to develop prototypes for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 4, restarting the competition for its next long-range strike weapon. Anduril, Castelion, Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Mach Industries received Other Transaction Authority agreements to build missiles capable of hitting moving targets at ranges exceeding 1,000 km. The program aims to double the range of the baseline PrSM and requires compatibility with the M142 HIMARS launcher and open systems architecture. A competitive fly-off is scheduled for fiscal 2027, with a final selection potentially occurring by fiscal 2030. This move follows the recent award of a $1.2 billion contract for PrSM Increment 2 and comes after the Army used PrSM systems in combat in Iran.

via Breaking Defense|
#anduril#defense#himars
Iran's IRGC Claims Capture of Anduril-Style Dive-LD Underwater Drone
defense1 month ago

Iran's IRGC Claims Capture of Anduril-Style Dive-LD Underwater Drone

Iranian IRGC claims to have captured a U.S.-made Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle that closely mirrors Anduril's Dive-LD design, with public photos highlighting matching features like the nose cone, flood holes, sail, seams, and rudders. The Dive-LD is a large, long-endurance AUV used for ISR and mine countermeasures and is in U.S. Navy service, while Anduril also builds a larger Dive-XL. If the claim is verified, access to the drone could boost Iran's underwater capabilities and potentially aid its allies, though the evidence remains uncorroborated.

via navalnews.com|
#anduril#defense#dive-ld
Palantir Slides as Army Awards $192 Million TITAN Production Contract
business1 month ago

Palantir Slides as Army Awards $192 Million TITAN Production Contract

Palantir Technologies’ stock dropped about 7% after the U.S. Army moved its TITAN program into production with a $192 million award involving Palantir and Anduril. The eight-system order (four advanced, four basic) assigns Palantir to lead overall production and software, while Anduril handles hardware and shelter integration. Deliveries are planned over the next 18 months. Despite the milestone, the market reaction was muted as investors weigh valuation and recent rally against defense-related growth.

via Yahoo Finance|
#anduril#army#business
US Army backs TITAN rollout with Palantir and Anduril in $192M deal
technology1 month ago

US Army backs TITAN rollout with Palantir and Anduril in $192M deal

The U.S. Army awarded $192 million in production contracts to Palantir ($127M) and Anduril ($65M) to move the Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) to production. Eight systems (four basic, four advanced) will be delivered over 18 months, with Palantir leading overall production and Anduril supplying rugged hardware and integration. Basic variants will be vehicle-mounted for mobility on JLTV/ISV-U; advanced variants target corps-level theater intelligence. The Army will continue prototyping and incorporate soldier feedback to speed sensor-to-shooter timelines.

via Breaking Defense|
#anduril#army#defense-contracting
Josh Kushner Buys Lakers, Bridging AI Bets and Political Footnotes
business1 month ago

Josh Kushner Buys Lakers, Bridging AI Bets and Political Footnotes

Josh Kushner, Thrive Capital founder, becomes a co-owner of the Lakers alongside Bob Iger, underscoring a portfolio built on early tech bets and massive AI investments. Thrive has backed OpenAI and defense tech like Anduril, while Kushner’s Democratic leanings and past political giving add a political dimension to the high-profile sports investment. The move stacks wealth and ambition with potential reputational baggage for the franchise.

via Silver Screen and Roll|
#ai#anduril#business
Thunder rises: Anduril and Archer unveil dual-use autonomous drone for battle and city skies
business2 months ago

Thunder rises: Anduril and Archer unveil dual-use autonomous drone for battle and city skies

Anduril Industries and Archer Aviation unveiled Thunder, a hybrid-electric, dual-use autonomous rotorcraft designed for both defense and civilian air-taxi applications. The defense variant can carry missiles or rockets, patrol airspace, and operate with Archer’s VTOL tech, while Archer plans a commercial version for passengers. First flight for Thunder is targeted for 2027 after extensive testing, with Archer planning to announce initial customers for the commercial variant soon. The collaboration blends military-grade autonomy with urban-air mobility ambitions, drawing scrutiny over safety and weaponization risks amid fierce competition in both defense tech and the air-taxi space.

via Los Angeles Times|
#anduril#archer-aviation#autonomous-aircraft
Anduril Unveils Thunder: Autonomous Rotorcraft to Support Crewed Attack Helos
technology2 months ago

Anduril Unveils Thunder: Autonomous Rotorcraft to Support Crewed Attack Helos

Anduril debuted Thunder, a Group 5 autonomous attack rotorcraft designed to operate with current and future crewed attack helicopters, featuring a tilt-rotor, hybrid-electric powertrain and modular payload bays for missiles, electronic warfare gear, rockets and counter-UAS. It is designed to fight alongside crewed platforms or independently, supports missions from fire support and ISR to maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare, and uses Lattice for Mission Autonomy to coordinate formations without pilot input. Thunder aims for a first flight in 2027, with pricing not disclosed.

via Defense News|
#anduril#autonomous-rotorcraft#mission-autonomy
Thunder: Anduril-Archer unveil autonomous wingman drone for helicopters
defense2 months ago

Thunder: Anduril-Archer unveil autonomous wingman drone for helicopters

Anduril and Archer unveiled Thunder, a Group 5 autonomous VTOL drone designed as a loyal wingman for helicopters like the Apache and Cheyenne, with modular payloads (up to 10 Hellfires, 16 air-launched effects, 76 rockets), nose-mounted counter-UAS, a hybrid-electric drive, and a 40-foot container-ready package; first flight planned next year and production targeted for 2029–2030.

via Breaking Defense|
#anduril#archer#defense