Anduril Secures Billion-Dollar Contract for Autonomous Warplanes, Outbids Lockheed, Boeing

Apr 25, 2024, 01:38 PM

Anduril Technologies has secured its largest-ever contract, valued at over a billion dollars, surpassing industry giants like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing, to develop an autonomous warplane for the U.S. Department of Defense. This milestone marks a significant shift in defense contracting, positioning the seven-year-old Anduril as a next-generation defense prime. The contract involves the development of at least 1,000 unmanned fighter jets, highlighting the U.S. Air Force's commitment to integrating more advanced technological solutions into its operations. The selection of Anduril for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program has been described as a pivotal moment akin to NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program, which catalyzed the commercial space sector.