Research summary
Research summary
Topic summary
Defense contractor Anduril: what it builds, who funds it, and where the public record is thin.
Key research questions
- Anduril's Arsenal Manufacturing Initiative
- Anduril's Undersea Autonomous Vehicles
- Anduril's Roadrunner Program
- Anduril's Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing
- Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Program
- Anduril's Loitering Munitions
Important claims and supporting citations
Anduril, in partnership with General Atomics, was selected as one of the vendors for the U.S. Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, which involves autonomous wingman drones.
The U.S. Air Force selected Anduril and General Atomics in April 2024 to proceed with the design and testing of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
Anduril has an autonomous air vehicle/interceptor program named Roadrunner / Roadrunner-M.
The Lattice platform is an AI-powered system for autonomous surveillance and defense operations.
The first prototype of the "Ghost Shark" XL-AUV was delivered ahead of schedule in early 2024.
Anduril plans to build "Arsenal-1," a production facility spanning over 5 million square feet.
Anduril’s entry for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program is heavily based on "Fury," a high-performance autonomous air vehicle.
In August 2024, Anduril announced "Arsenal," a new software-defined manufacturing platform designed to mass-produce autonomous weapons systems.
Outstanding questions
- Anduril, in partnership with General Atomics, was selected as one of the vendors for the U.S. Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, which involves autonomous wingman drones.
- Anduril has an autonomous air vehicle/interceptor program named Roadrunner / Roadrunner-M.
- The Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program aims to field autonomous drone "loyal wingmen" to fly alongside crewed fighter jets.
- Examples of Anduril's recent projects and contracts include developments in autonomous defense systems and partnerships with military organizations.
- The U.S. Air Force targets fielding Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) by the late 2020s.
- Anduril's major contracts include work with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
- Anduril's solid rocket motor manufacturing initiative addresses critical supply chain shortages in the U.S. defense industrial base.
- Ghost is an autonomous aerial vehicle developed by Anduril.
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Anduril was awarded a U.S.
Anduril was awarded a U.S. Army TITAN (Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node) contract in 2023.
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Anduril was awarded a contract worth over $1 billion for Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OBSS) adjacent w…
Anduril was awarded a contract worth over $1 billion for Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OBSS) adjacent work and counter-UAS contracts with SOCOM.
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The Lattice platform is an AI-powered system for autonomous surveillance and defense operations.
The Lattice platform is an AI-powered system for autonomous surveillance and defense operations.
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Examples of Anduril's recent projects and contracts include developments in autonomous defense systems and pa…
Examples of Anduril's recent projects and contracts include developments in autonomous defense systems and partnerships with military organizations.
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Anduril's major contracts include work with U.S.
Anduril's major contracts include work with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Ghost is an autonomous aerial vehicle developed by Anduril.
Ghost is an autonomous aerial vehicle developed by Anduril.
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Anduril's Arsenal Manufacturing Initiative
Anduril's Arsenal Manufacturing Initiative
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Anduril's Undersea Autonomous Vehicles
Anduril's Undersea Autonomous Vehicles
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Anduril's Roadrunner Program
Anduril's Roadrunner Program
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Anduril's Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing
Anduril's Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing
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Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Program
Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Program
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Anduril's Loitering Munitions
Anduril's Loitering Munitions
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Anduril has an autonomous air vehicle/interceptor program named Roadrunner / Roadrunner-M.
Anduril has an autonomous air vehicle/interceptor program named Roadrunner / Roadrunner-M.
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Bolt is a loitering munition system developed by Anduril.
Bolt is a loitering munition system developed by Anduril.
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Anduril acquired Blue Force Technologies and has expanded its operations into undersea autonomous vehicles.
Anduril acquired Blue Force Technologies and has expanded its operations into undersea autonomous vehicles.
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The U.S.
The U.S. Air Force selected Anduril and General Atomics in April 2024 to proceed with the design and testing of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
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Anduril launched a major initiative to manufacture solid rocket motors following its 2023 acquisition of Adra…
Anduril launched a major initiative to manufacture solid rocket motors following its 2023 acquisition of Adranos.
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Anduril is scaling production for programs related to its ALTIUS-600M loitering munitions for the "Replicator…
Anduril is scaling production for programs related to its ALTIUS-600M loitering munitions for the "Replicator" initiative.
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Anduril, in partnership with General Atomics, was selected as one of the vendors for the U.S.
Anduril, in partnership with General Atomics, was selected as one of the vendors for the U.S. Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, which involves autonomous wingman drones.
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Anduril is developing the "Ghost Shark" XL-AUV in collaboration with the Royal Australian Navy and the Advanc…
Anduril is developing the "Ghost Shark" XL-AUV in collaboration with the Royal Australian Navy and the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA).
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In January 2025, Anduril announced "Arsenal One," a large-scale defense manufacturing campus planned for Colu…
In January 2025, Anduril announced "Arsenal One," a large-scale defense manufacturing campus planned for Columbus, Ohio.
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Anduril is expanding its Mississippi Solid Rocket Motor Complex in Stone County, Mississippi.
Anduril is expanding its Mississippi Solid Rocket Motor Complex in Stone County, Mississippi.
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The first prototype of the "Ghost Shark" XL-AUV was delivered ahead of schedule in early 2024.
The first prototype of the "Ghost Shark" XL-AUV was delivered ahead of schedule in early 2024.
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Roadrunner is an autonomous, reusable interceptor drone unveiled by Anduril in 2024.
Roadrunner is an autonomous, reusable interceptor drone unveiled by Anduril in 2024.
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General Atomics was selected by the U.S.
General Atomics was selected by the U.S. Air Force for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program in April 2024.
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The Arsenal One announcement is considered one of the largest single hiring/expansion announcements in recent…
The Arsenal One announcement is considered one of the largest single hiring/expansion announcements in recent U.S. defense industry history.
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The Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program aims to field autonomous drone "loyal wingmen" to fly alongsi…
The Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program aims to field autonomous drone "loyal wingmen" to fly alongside crewed fighter jets.
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Anduril's solid rocket motor manufacturing initiative addresses critical supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Anduril's solid rocket motor manufacturing initiative addresses critical supply chain shortages in the U.S. defense industrial base.
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Arsenal One is projected to create over 4,000 jobs over time.
Arsenal One is projected to create over 4,000 jobs over time.
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Anduril is hiring for programs related to its ALTIUS-600M loitering munitions for the "Replicator" initiative.
Anduril is hiring for programs related to its ALTIUS-600M loitering munitions for the "Replicator" initiative.
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In April 2024, the U.S.
In April 2024, the U.S. Air Force selected Anduril (alongside General Atomics) for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
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Anduril’s entry for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program is heavily based on "Fury," a high-perfor…
Anduril’s entry for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program is heavily based on "Fury," a high-performance autonomous air vehicle.
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In April 2024, Anduril, in partnership with General Atomics, was selected by the U.S.
In April 2024, Anduril, in partnership with General Atomics, was selected by the U.S. Air Force as one of two winners for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Increment 1 program.
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Anduril announced a new software-defined manufacturing initiative called "Arsenal" in August 2024.
Anduril announced a new software-defined manufacturing initiative called "Arsenal" in August 2024.
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Anduril acquired Dive-LD through the purchase of Dive Technologies.
Anduril acquired Dive-LD through the purchase of Dive Technologies.
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Anduril produces proprietary ALITEC solid rocket fuel and motor assemblies.
Anduril produces proprietary ALITEC solid rocket fuel and motor assemblies.
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The U.S.
The U.S. Air Force targets fielding Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) by the late 2020s.
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The U.S.
The U.S. Air Force selected Anduril for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program in April 2024.
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Dive-LD is an autonomous underwater vehicle associated with Anduril.
Dive-LD is an autonomous underwater vehicle associated with Anduril.
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In August 2024, Anduril announced "Arsenal," a new software-defined manufacturing platform designed to mass-p…
In August 2024, Anduril announced "Arsenal," a new software-defined manufacturing platform designed to mass-produce autonomous weapons systems.
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The CCA Increment 1 program is a major autonomous fighter drone program with a potential contract value in th…
The CCA Increment 1 program is a major autonomous fighter drone program with a potential contract value in the tens of billions over its lifecycle.
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The CCA Increment 1 program win significantly increased Anduril's hiring needs for engineering and manufactur…
The CCA Increment 1 program win significantly increased Anduril's hiring needs for engineering and manufacturing roles.
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Anduril is building "Arsenal-1," a hyperscale manufacturing facility, as part of its "Arsenal" initiative.
Anduril is building "Arsenal-1," a hyperscale manufacturing facility, as part of its "Arsenal" initiative.
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Anduril plans to build "Arsenal-1," a production facility spanning over 5 million square feet.
Anduril plans to build "Arsenal-1," a production facility spanning over 5 million square feet.
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Arsenal One will focus on the mass production of autonomous systems, missiles, and drone platforms.
Arsenal One will focus on the mass production of autonomous systems, missiles, and drone platforms.
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The "Arsenal-1" facility is designed to produce tens of thousands of autonomous weapons systems annually.
The "Arsenal-1" facility is designed to produce tens of thousands of autonomous weapons systems annually.
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