Palantir and Anduril are reportedly building offline AI systems, highlighting a growing trend in AI development beyond constant connectivity.

A new study reveals that the war in Iran has led to significant changes in Romanian consumer habits, with people eating out less, abandoning preferred brands, and actively seeking discounts due to rising fuel prices.

A startup founded by a former Canadian Defense Minister, Juno, envisions itself playing a role similar to defense technology company Anduril.

Anduril and Palantir are reportedly collaborating on the development of software for the Golden Dome Missile Shield, according to exclusive reports from the Wall Street Journal.

The high demand for Anduril shares, with buyers willing to pay a premium of up to 40%, has been likened to the intense competition for Taylor Swift concert tickets.

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The U.S. Army has awarded Anduril a significant $20 billion contract to modernize its defense capabilities with artificial intelligence, primarily focusing on counter-drone operations.

Anduril, a defense technology company founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, is reportedly expanding into space operations to support President Trump's 'Golden Dome' project.

Defense-tech giant Anduril is looking to increase its defense manufacturing capabilities in Japan by hiring locally and expanding domestic supply chains for products it may provide to the Japanese government.

Jared Kushner's Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz are leading a $4 billion funding round for defense technology company Anduril.

Shield AI's Hivemind AI pilot successfully flew Anduril's YFQ-44A uncrewed aircraft for the first time in a test over the Mojave Desert, as part of a program to develop future Air Force uncrewed wingmen.

Anduril is reportedly aiming to raise $8 billion in new funding, according to Bloomberg News.

AI weapons manufacturer Anduril, in collaboration with a satellite startup, is slated to develop 'Golden Dome,' a project envisioned by Donald Trump to station interceptor missiles in space, though its feasibility remains uncertain.

Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus VR, left Facebook (now Meta) amid controversy after selling his startup for $2 billion. He subsequently founded Anduril Industries, a defense-tech company, and recently commented on Meta's VR layoffs.

Silicon Valley giants Anduril and Palantir are reportedly developing crucial software for President Trump's $185 billion 'Golden Dome' anti-missile shield, a program where software is critical and could mean billions in new business for Palantir.

US President Donald Trump is backing a space-based anti-missile shield project, reportedly involving companies like Anduril and Palantir Technologies in its development.

Anduril and Palantir are reportedly collaborating on the development of software for the Golden Dome Missile Shield, an exclusive report from the Wall Street Journal reveals.

Anduril Industries is investing in a streamlined factory design to enable the mass production of uncrewed fighter aircraft, signaling a shift towards more efficient defense manufacturing.

The US Army has secured an $87 million deal with Anduril for its AI-powered Lattice software, which will serve as the command and control platform for the joint counter-drone task force, aiming to enhance drone defeat capabilities.

The US Army has signed a contract with defense technology startup Anduril, potentially worth up to $20 billion, for advanced defense systems.

The U.S. Army has awarded a contract worth up to $20 billion to Anduril, a defense technology company, for various defense initiatives.

Silicon Valley firms have poured $4 billion into defense technology company Anduril as the conflict in Iran continues, signaling increased investment in military innovation during geopolitical tensions.

Iran War Shows Limits of High-end Air Defense, Anduril Exec Says  Bloomberg.com

Defense technology company Anduril is reportedly raising $4 billion in a funding round led by Thrive and Andreessen, valuing the company at $60 billion.

Jake Paul said he bonded with Sam Altman over a love of "fast cars." Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images; Gerrit van Keulen/Soccrates/Getty Images Jake Paul said that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman taught him to be "hella productive" with 15-minute meetings. "Time is the most valuable thing, and it's the only reason you can't accomplish more," Paul said on "Sourcery." Paul said that he met Altman at President Donald Trump's inauguration. His fund later invested in OpenAI. Jake Paul was a firebrand YouTuber. Then he was an NFT merchant, and a betting site operator. Now, Paul is a professional boxer — and venture capitalist. And he's learning from one of the biggest names in tech. On "Sourcery," Paul said that he met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman while sitting next to each other at President Donald Trump's inauguration. "Sam likes fast cars, and so do I," Paul said. "So, we just started talking about cars, and then we got along, and that was really it." Paul's Anti Fund — which is also led by his brother Logan and longtime founder Geoffrey Woo — invested in OpenAI in 2025. The biggest lesson he's learned from Altman is efficiency, Paul said. He described the quick-and-tidy meetings that Altman runs. The OpenAI CEO "walks into the room, sits down, let's get right into the conversation, boom boom boom," he said. In 15 minutes alone, Altman was "hella productive," Paul said. Then, Altman can go on to his next meeting and do it all over again. "We'll do hourlong meetings or calls and just waste time," Paul said. "I think that was inspiring because time is the most valuable thing, and it's the only reason you can't accomplish more." Indeed, Altman has long opted for the 15-minute meeting. In a 2018 blog post, he wrote that the ideal meeting time is either around 15 to 20 minutes or 2 hours, but "the default of 1 hour is usually wrong." Paul has worked closely with OpenAI in the last year, beyond participating in fundraising. Remember all of those strange Paul memes running around the internet during the Sora 2 launch? They were by design. Paul said he helped consult on the project and was one of the first to sign over his name, image, and likeness. Woo also appeared on the podcast, and spelled out the thinking behind those far-out memes (such as an AI Paul declaring he was gay). "It was not something that was like, 'Hey, Jake Paul is now gay.' Jake was thoughtful in terms of why we were part of that launch." Woo also said that he had formed a good friendship with Altman and Mark Chen, OpenAI's chief research officer. For the Sora 2 launch, Paul said that he had "regular calls" with OpenAI and offered "super detailed consulting." "Me and my brother have however many years combined of social media experience since the beginning," Paul said. "We were there when the term 'influencer' was even made up." This background, Paul said, helped him give good advice on what OpenAI's social media-like interface should look like. He advised on both what creators and audiences wanted, he said. Anti Fund closed its $30 million fund in September. Other investments include defense tech startup Anduril and prediction market Polymarket. Woo said their ties to OpenAI remain strong. "We were just at OpenAI for three hours looking for other ways to collaborate," he said. "Things might be cooking." Read the original article on Business Insider

Shield AI in Talks to Raise $1 Billion at $12 Billion Valuation  Bloomberg.com

Impulse Space and Anduril are reportedly partnering to develop advanced space technology for a project referred to as 'Golden Dome.'

Matthew Steckman, president and chief business officer of Anduril, stated that defense tech companies must 'create a monopoly' to ensure their survival and dominance in the sector.

Anduril and Palantir are reportedly collaborating on the development of software for the Golden Dome Missile Shield, according to exclusive reports from the Wall Street Journal.

Anduril Industries is set to begin production of high-speed combat drones at its newly established US plant within days, marking a significant step in defense technology manufacturing.

The Pentagon has awarded a significant $20 billion contract to AI defense company Anduril, utilizing its Lattice software to identify targets and accelerate decision-making in combat zones. This follows previous AI acquisitions from Palantir and Scale AI.

Anduril Lands $20 Billion Pentagon Contract For "Modern Battlefield" Hardware Nine days after Axios reported that Palmer Luckey's Anduril was raising around $4 billion at a $60 billion…

Η Anduril Industries εξαγόρασε την εταιρεία παρακολούθησης πυραύλων και διαστημικών πληροφοριών ExoAnalytic Solutions με στόχο να εξασφαλίσει συμβόλαιο συνεργασίας για το νέο προηγμένο σύστημα…

Anduril, a defense technology company, is set to acquire ExoAnalytic, a space surveillance firm, aiming to enhance its Golden Dome capabilities.

A report examines the competition between Lockheed and Anduril to secure the contract for building the U.S. Army's next command and control system.

US defense technology company Anduril is reportedly poised to double its valuation to $8 billion with a new $4 billion funding round.

Palmer Luckey, founder of defense tech startup Anduril, has emerged as a key figure in the Pentagon's efforts to modernize the U.S. military with autonomous weapons, particularly under President Trump's agenda.

Rise Of Europe's "War Unicorns" As Goldman Maps The Defense-Startup Ecosystem The "war unicorn" startup boom we pointed out the other week isn't just an American story. It's happening across the West, as defense startups built around dual-use technology could become the next hot bubble. Goldman analysts, led by Sam Burgess, told clients on Tuesday that European defense is seeing a "rise of the startups," which could reshape an industry long dominated by major defense contractors. Burgess said there are more than 380 defense tech startups across Europe, and these companies have raised over $3 billion, heavily focused on dual-use areas like AI analytics, autonomy, sensing, cyber resilience, and next-generation communications. He said these startups are clustered around major innovation hubs in London, Munich, Stockholm, Paris, and Helsinki, backed by early-stage investors and public programs, including the NATO Innovation Fund and the EIF Defense Equity Facility. Here's a visual breakdown of the EU defense startups ecosystem: "Recent conflicts, particularly the war in Ukraine, have underscored the need for rapid technological iteration, multi-domain integration, and a digitally enabled battlefield," Burgess said. Burgess' note is exactly on point and follows our view of the rise of war unicorn startups as big defense primes face an "adapt or die" moment, as the war in Ukraine and a surge in dual-use technologies (drones, ground bots, and AI kill chains) have pushed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to recently announce a move to accelerate the fielding of this new technology. Translation: The DoW under Hegseth and the rest of the procurement process are moving away from bloated legacy defense primes toward defense tech startups, creating a boom as we've characterized by the rise of war unicorns like Palmer Luckey's Anduril Industries. The shift away from big defense primes in the DoW's procurement process comes as the war in Ukraine has given military planners and strategists an uncomfortable preview of what conflict in the 2030s could look like. It's not just about expensive stealth jets, bombers, and big, fancy missiles and cannons. It's about ground robots, drones, and consumer-grade products that can easily be weaponized. Professional subscribers can read the full note on Europe's rise of defense startups on our new Marketdesk.ai portal​​​​. Tyler Durden Wed, 02/18/2026 - 05:45