Anduril
AI-powered defense and national security systems
About Anduril
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company building AI-powered autonomous systems for national security applications. Founded by Palmer Luckey (creator of Oculus VR) and Brian Schimpf (former Palantir engineer), Anduril takes a Silicon Valley approach to defense — building products first, then selling to the military, rather than the traditional cost-plus government contracting model.
Anduril's Lattice platform is an AI-powered operating system for defense that fuses data from sensors, drones, satellites, and other sources into a unified battlefield awareness picture. The company's autonomous drones (Ghost, Altius, Fury) can operate independently or in swarms for reconnaissance, strike, and counter-drone missions.
The company has grown rapidly, securing billions in defense contracts including a major USSOCOM contract for counter-UAS systems and the Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. Anduril represents the new defense prime — a tech company competing with Lockheed Martin and Raytheon by moving faster with AI-native systems.
Products & Services
Lattice
AI operating system for defense. Fuses sensor data into unified battlefield awareness with autonomous decision support.
Defense PlatformGhost / Altius / Fury
Family of autonomous drones for reconnaissance, strike, and counter-UAS missions. Operate independently or in swarms.
Autonomous SystemsSentry Tower
AI-powered autonomous surveillance tower for border security and base protection.
Defense HardwareLeadership
Notable Achievements
- ✓ $14B valuation — most valuable defense startup
- ✓ Selected for Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program
- ✓ Counter-UAS systems deployed by US and allied militaries
- ✓ Founded by Palmer Luckey (creator of Oculus VR)
- ✓ Competing with legacy defense primes using AI-native approach
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