
Anduril
A defense technology company mentioned as an example of having the 'technological supremacy' to deliver on military contracts that larger companies like Microsoft could not.
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Summary
Anduril Industries, Inc. is an American defense technology company founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey and others, specializing in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, Anduril aims to supply advanced technology to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied militaries, emphasizing speed and results over traditional defense contracting. The company's product line includes unmanned aerial systems (UAS), counter-UAS (CUAS) technology, semi-portable autonomous surveillance systems, and networked command and control software like its AI-powered Lattice operating system. Anduril has gained recognition for winning significant military contracts, sometimes over larger competitors like Microsoft, contributing to the broader quest for technological supremacy in defense.
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Name
Anduril Industries, Inc.
Type
Defense Technology Company
Founded
2017
Founders
Palmer Luckey and others
Valuation
$14 billion (as of August 2024)
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Funding Raised
$1.5 billion (Series F, August 2024)
Key Technology
Lattice (AI-powered operating system)
Primary Market
U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. and allied military capabilities
Specialization
Autonomous systems, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics
Notable Products
Anvil (Interceptor) UCAV, Dive-LD (AUV)
Country of Origin
United States
Key Product Lines
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Counter-UAS (CUAS), Semi-portable autonomous surveillance systems, Networked command and control software
Notable Recognition
TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025
Timeline
- Anduril Industries, Inc. was co-founded by inventor and entrepreneur Palmer Luckey and others. (Source: Wikipedia)
2017
- Anduril was one of five vendors contracted by the US Air Force for the development of collaborative combat aircraft. (Source: Web Search Results)
2024-01
- The U.S. Army Defense Innovation Unit selected Anduril to develop a software framework for robotic combat vehicle payloads. (Source: Web Search Results)
2024-04
- Anduril raised $1.5 billion in Series F funding led by Founders Fund and Sands Capital, valuing the company at $14 billion. The proceeds were to establish manufacturing facilities for autonomous weapons systems. (Source: Web Search Results)
2024-08
- Anduril inked more than $1 billion in U.S. military contracts since fall 2024, promising to deliver software and autonomous aircraft. (Source: LinkedIn)
2024-09
- Anduril was named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies. (Source: LinkedIn)
2025
Wikipedia
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Anduril Industries, Inc. is an American defense technology company that specializes in autonomous systems. It was cofounded in 2017 by inventor and entrepreneur Palmer Luckey and others. Anduril aims to sell to the U.S. Department of Defense, including artificial intelligence and robotics. Anduril's major products include unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS (CUAS), semi-portable autonomous surveillance systems, and networked command and control software.
Web Search Results
- Anduril Industries - Wikipedia
Anduril Industries, Inc. is an American defense technology company that specializes in autonomous systems. It was cofounded in 2017 by inventor and entrepreneur Palmer Luckey and others.( Anduril aims to sell to the U.S. Department of Defense, including artificial intelligence and robotics. Anduril's major products include unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS (CUAS), semi-portable autonomous surveillance systems, and networked command and control software. History ------- [edit] [...] Anvil, also known as Interceptor,( is an unmanned combat aerial vehiclequadcopter designed principally to attack other unmanned aerial vehicles.( After launch, Anvil locates target drones using computer vision,( and can be commanded to ram targets by its operator.( The drone reportedly can reach speeds of up to 200 mph (320 km/h). Anduril is developing versions to attack larger targets such as helicopters or cruise missiles.( Anvil can be integrated into Anduril's Lattice system.( [...] In January 2024, Anduril was one of five vendors contracted by the US Air Force for the development of collaborative combat aircraft.( In April 2024, the U.S. Army Defense Innovation Unit selected Anduril to develop a software framework, for robotic combat vehicle payloads.( In August Anduril raised $1.5 billion in series F funding led by Founders Fund and Sands Capital, valuing the company at $14bn. The proceeds were to establish manufacturing facilities for autonomous weapons systems.(
- Andúril | The One Wiki to Rule Them All | Fandom
The name Andúril means "Flame of the West", from the Quenya andúnë ("west, sunset") and ril ("brilliance"). ## In adaptations Anduril Aragorn holding Andúril, the blade Narsil reforged, as depicted in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy by Peter Jackson ### In The Lord of the Rings film trilogy [...] After the Council of Elrond, the Elves of Rivendell reforged Narsil into a new sword, which Aragorn named Andúril. He carried it throughout the quest of the Fellowship of the Ring "Fellowship of the Ring (group)"). In Lothlórien, Galadriel and Celeborn gave Aragorn a sheath for Andúril. It was made by the Galadhrim, and was overlaid with a tracery of flowers and leaves and elven runes spelling out the name of the sword and its lineage. There was an enchantment upon the scabbard so that the [...] The One Wiki to Rule Them All The One Wiki to Rule Them All # Andúril Anduril2 ## Andúril ## Background Information ### Other names Flame of the West, the Sword Reforged ### Owner(s) Aragorn II Elessar, Eldarion, Kings of the Reunited Kingdom Anduril2 ## Andúril ## Background Information ### Other names ### Owner(s) Andúril, also called the Flame of the West and the Sword Reforged, was the sword which was reforged from the shards of Narsil in Rivendell.
- Report: Anduril Industries Business Breakdown & Founding Story
Report: Anduril Industries Business Breakdown & Founding Story | Contrary Research =============== Image 1Image 2 Search CompaniesDeep DivesFoundations & FrontiersConversationsAbout Dark mode OverviewMemo Authors 2 Resources 8Similar Companies 14 Share Image 3 Anduril Industries ================== AI / ML Defense Anduril is a defense company transforming the U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology and a unique approach to defense contracting. [...] The company is centered around autonomous systems capable of monitoring all realms of war including air, space, land, and sea, Anduril is leveraging technologies such as AI and computer vision-powered operating systems to connect intelligent devices and hardware assets. [...] The information herein is based on Contrary beliefs, as well as certain assumptions regarding future events based on information available to Contrary on a formal and informal basis as of the date of this publication. The material may include projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events, targets or expectations. Past performance of a company is no guarantee of future results. There is no guarantee that any opinions, forecasts, projections, risk assumptions, or
- Anduril Industries - LinkedIn
From The Archive. Navy sailors train with Dive-LD – our 3-ton AUV able to conduct missions for up to 10 days with an architecture that scales for multi-week subsea operations. Photo by Loren Nichols (Provided by U.S. Navy) [Likes: 1531, Comments: 31]; Anduril Industries (3w): Anduril is one of TIME 's 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025. "The defense tech startup has inked more than $1 billion in U.S. military contracts since fall 2024, promising to deliver software and autonomous aircraft [...] excellent thoughts from Christian Brose . Onwards! [Likes: 203, Comments: 0]; Anduril Industries (4d): Anduril has been awarded a $100M agreement to help transform Army Next Generation Command and Control. With Anduril leading software development and integrating capabilities from partners like Palantir Technologies , Striveworks , Govini , Instant Connect , Research Innovations Incorporated , Inc. (RII), and Microsoft – these efforts will change how the warfighter plans, communicates and [...] Anduril is not a traditional defense contractor. We are shaping the future of defense, transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology. We emphasize speed and results and control our products from start to finish, including funding R&D to selling finished products off the shelf. Today, Anduril is in a rapid growth phase, deploying technology in diverse locations and developing path-making products that will change defense forever. We believe that everyone at Anduril can
- Anduril: Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced ...
Autonomy for Every Mission -------------------------- Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice, an AI-powered, open operating system that brings autonomy to defense's toughest missions. Lattice connects autonomous sensemaking and command & control capabilities with open, modular, and scalable hardware components for a layered family of systems approach. Start Building with Lattice SDKLearn More about Lattice Mesh [...] Autonomous All Domain Force Protection -------------------------------------- A family of autonomous systems, powered by Lattice, that provide integrated, persistent awareness and security across land, sea and air, all at the tactical edge. Counter UAS Counter Intrusion Maritime Counter Intrusion ### Counter UAS No threat goes unseen. Anduril’s open Counter UAS system is built to detect, track and intercept unmanned aircraft and autonomous drone systems. [...] Transforming defense capabilities with advanced technology. ----------------------------------------------------------- The battlefield has changed. How we deter & defend needs to change too. Security threats are evolving at machine speed. To keep pace, Anduril puts products ahead of process and builds technology to bring the United States and partners quantum leaps ahead in capability. Learn more about our mission Image 2: Rebuild the Arsenal Rebuild the Arsenal -------------------
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Anduril, Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, 92626, United States
Coordinates: 33.6937720, -117.9192072
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