COSTA MESA, CA - In the recent U.S. Marine Corps’ Steel Knight exercise, Anduril Technologies unveiled its Menace Family of Systems (FoS) as a next-generation solution for battlefield intelligence. Marketed as a breakthrough in real-time, edge-based sensor fusion, the system was expected to shatter the longstanding delays and silos in traditional data processing. However, a closer investigation reveals that beneath the polished presentation lie significant vulnerabilities that could jeopardize warfighter safety and operational effectiveness.

COSTA MESA, CA— In the high-stakes world of defense technology, Anduril Industries’ Lattice system stands as a groundbreaking innovation—or so the company would have you believe. At its core, Lattice is designed to serve as the “central nervous system” for modern warfare, integrating data from diverse sensors and autonomous systems to provide real-time situational awareness, enhance decision-making, and streamline mission execution. But beyond the sleek marketing and ambitious claims, Lattice raises pressing questions about oversight, accountability, and the long-term implications of autonomous defense technologies.

COSTA MESA, CA — Anduril Industries, the defense technology company rapidly expanding its footprint in Ohio and beyond, has secured a $99 million contract with the U.S. Air Force for Phase III of the Thunderdome Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) initiative. The contract, overseen by AFWERX, the Air Force’s innovation arm based in Dayton, Ohio, focuses on rapid prototyping projects using Anduril’s Lattice core software capability. The U.S. Air Force's Thunderdome Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) initiative is a program designed to foster innovation by engaging small businesses in federal research and development. Phase III of this initiative focuses on transitioning technologies developed in earlier phases into operational use. Unlike Phases I and II, which are funded by SBIR allocations, Phase III projects are financed through other sources, aiming to commercialize the innovations for the Air Force and the broader market. Notably, once a company has received a Phase I or II award, it becomes eligible for sole-source Phase III contracts, as the initial competition requirements have been satisfied.

COSTA MESA, Calif., and REDMOND, Wash. – In a move that signals both a major shake-up and a last-ditch effort to salvage a troubled military program, Microsoft is handing over control of the U.S. Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) to Anduril Industries, a rising star in the defense tech world.

COLUMBUS, OH - Anduril Industries, a defense technology company specializing in autonomous weapons and surveillance systems, recently announced the construction of Arsenal-1, a hyperscale weapons manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio. With a promised investment of $1 billion and the creation of over 4,000 jobs, state officials have hailed the project as a historic economic win. However, a deeper examination of the project reveals potential zoning discrepancies, public funding concerns, and questions regarding transparency.

WASHINGTON - A sweeping presidential order has reignited debate about America’s missile defense ambitions, reminiscent of the scrapped “Star Wars” plan of the 1980s. While the administration frames it as a necessary shield against advanced ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile threats, critics warn it could spark an expensive, potentially destabilizing arms race—one that might escalate tensions with countries like Russia and China.

Since its inception in 2017, Anduril Industries has redefined the possibilities of modern warfare, bringing science fiction closer to reality. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous technologies, the company aims to transform the defense industry, which has traditionally relied on slower innovation cycles. Co-founded by Palmer Luckey, the visionary behind Oculus VR, alongside a team of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and engineers, Anduril combines technological ambition with military pragmatism. Its primary focus is on delivering AI-driven solutions that enhance battlefield capabilities and redefine the command and control landscape for the U.S. military and its allies.