Anduril

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Company Overview

Anduril Industries stands at the intersection of innovation, defense, and national security. It was founded in 2017 by inventor Palmer Luckey, along with investors and founders associated with Palantir and SpaceX.

Unlike traditional defense contractors, Anduril was founded by wealthy investors rather than through competitive growth.

Similar to SpaceX, Anduril sued the U.S. Air Force for the right to compete after sole-source launch contracts were awarded to another company.

The company aims to bridge the gap between tech startups and government contracts, leveraging its technical talent to solve national security challenges1.

Valuation and Success:
Anduril has raised an impressive $2.8 billion and boasts a valuation of $10 billion.
Its success as a rare tech company penetrating the defense sector is noteworthy.

Anduril Industries develops a range of cutting-edge defense products aimed at enhancing national security and safeguarding critical assets.

Lattice Solutions:

• Anduril’s flagship product line is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-driven open operating system. Lattice connects autonomous sensemaking and command & control capabilities with modular hardware components, creating a layered family of systems approach.
• These systems provide integrated, persistent awareness and security across land, sea, and air at the tactical edge.
• Notable components include:
  • Roadrunner: An autonomous air system for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
  • Fury: Another autonomous air system designed for specific mission profiles.
  • Ghost: An autonomous air system that contributes to situational awareness.
  • ALTIUS: A twin-turbojet VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) autonomous air vehicle1.
    

Counter-UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems):

• Anduril’s open Counter-UAS system is built to detect, track, and intercept unauthorized drones and autonomous drone systems.
• It ensures that no threat goes unseen, enhancing security and safety in sensitive areas1.

Counter Intrusion:

• Lattice automates the protection of both domestic and forward operating bases.
• The family of systems autonomously identifies and surfaces threats, allowing personnel to focus on critical tasks1.

Maritime Counter Intrusion:

• Maritime security and awareness are crucial for shoreline safety, law enforcement, border control, and environmental protection.
• Anduril’s systems, powered by Lattice, bring autonomous, accurate, and persistent security to coastal regions1.

Underwater Vehicles:

• The Dive-LD is Anduril’s most reliable and flexible Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV).
• It is tailor-made for littoral and deep-water survey, inspection, and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) missions.
• The Dive-LD serves both defense and commercial purposes1.

Rocket Motors:

• Anduril is a full-service, high-volume merchant supplier of conventional and next-generation solid rocket motors.
• These rocket motors play a crucial role in various defense applications

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