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Anduril builds advanced autonomous systems, like AI-connected Lattice control, Ghost and Ghost‑X drones, marine Ghost Shark subs, and Counter‑UAS interceptors, to modernize military and security operations across land, air, and sea.

Beijing Holds First World Humanoid Robot Games as Anduril Brings Defense Tech to NASCAR

November 2, 2025August 15, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Unitree G1 humanoid kickboxing robot and Anduril NASCAR racecar

As tensions simmer between the US and China, it’s manifesting into bold displays where innovation doubles as a show of power.

Anduril’s Luckey Speaks at Reindustrialize 2025 in Robotic Form

January 17, 2026July 19, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Palmer Luckey as Robot

Palmer Luckey, the eccentric founder of defense tech unicorn Anduril Industries, appeared at Reindustrialize 2025 through a robotic humanoid avatar.

The Social Network’s Impact Still Unfolding as Zuckerberg Chases Superintelligence

May 5, 2026July 15, 2025 by Mike Kalil
The Social Network (2010) Legacy

When The Social Network hit theaters, executives at Facebook (now Meta) feared it could derail the company’s meteoric rise.

Emerging US Defense Tech Startups to Watch in 2025

March 26, 2026June 16, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Emerging Defense Technology Startups in the US

The US military is going all in on artificial intelligence and machines that fight faster, cheaper, and without fear.

Palantir’s Controversial AI Plans Trigger Big Brother Fears, Thrill Investors

January 17, 2026June 2, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Trump in Eagle Eye

Palantir Technologies has reportedly been tapped by the Trump administration to build a sweeping federal data platform that pulls together sensitive information about US citizens from across government agencies.

Anduril Takes Over $22B IVAS Combat VR Headset Project for US Army

May 14, 2026February 13, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Palmer Luckey's Sweet Revenge: $22 Billion IVAS Project

The startup is taking over the US Army’s $22 billion production contract for its Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) for Microsoft.

Trump 2.0: Winners and Losers Amid DoD Transformation

May 14, 2026January 26, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Trump 2.0 Disrupts the Defense Sector Illustration

Trump, Part Deux started off with a bang. After a head-spinning first week in office, President Trump shows no signs of slowing down.

Anduril’s Arsenal-1 to Manufacture ‘Tens of Thousands’ of Autonomous Weapons

May 14, 2026January 19, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Arsenal-1 Concept Illustration

Anduril Industries says it’s racing ahead with plans to build a massive smart manufacturing plant for hyperscaling the production of autonomous weapons.

Anduril Unveils Dive-XL Uncrewed Submarine to Counterbalance China’s Growing Naval Fleets

November 2, 2025December 10, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Illustration of Uncrewed Submarines

Anduril’s new underwater robot can stay fully submerged longer than any other vehicle in its class, making it harder to detect.

OpenAI Goes to War with Anduril in New Partner to Bolster AI Drone Air Defense

May 9, 2026December 5, 2024 by Mike Kalil
OpenAI and Anduril Partnership

OpenAI is taking its biggest step into defense tech yet, partnering with Anduril Industries, which makes autonomous defense systems like drones, surveillance towers, and robotic vehicles.

10 US Defense Startups to Know in 2025

November 4, 2025December 2, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Defense Tech Illustration

The United States defense sector is at an inflection point, with a technology arms race with China intensifying and growing threats from Russia.

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