Pentagon's Silicon Valley Defense Shift: Anduril Expands Combat Drone Production
A new Pentagon mega-contract is redefining Silicon Valley's engagement with the U.S. military, with defense tech firm Anduril's president confirming its heavy participation in the Middle East war, utilizing its AI-powered Lattice software for counter-drone operations. The 'war unicorn' is now set to begin combat drone production, as next-gen startups increasingly challenge traditional big defense primes with weaponized AI and interceptor drones.
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Anduril's president says the firm is a 'heavy' participant in the Middle East war, helping to battle Iran's Shaheds
Anduril's AI-powered software Lattice will be the command and control platform the US' joint counter-drone task force. John Keeble/Getty Images Anduril has been heavily involved in the air defense war over the Middle East, its president said. Matthew Steckman said the company's systems have been a "principal" defense against the Shahed. However, he declined to say which exact systems are being deployed. Defense startup Anduril is responsible for one of the "principal" systems used against t...
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