Lockheed Martin, Boeing, And Northrop Grumman Rival Anduril, Led By Peter Thiel's Venture Capital, Raises $1.5B At $14B Valuation To Accelerate Autonomous Weapons Production
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Anduril Industries, a U.S. defense technology startup, has raised $1.5 billion in funding, led by Peter Thiel's venture capital firm, to accelerate the production of autonomous weapons. The funding round has increased Anduril's valuation to $14 billion. The company plans to use the funds to build new manufacturing facilities, including the first factory, Arsenal-1, in the U.S. Anduril has secured contracts with the U.S. and UK military and recently won a major U.S. Air Force contract over competitors Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing.

August 09, 2024 | 10:57 am
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Boeing lost a major U.S. Air Force contract to Anduril Industries, which has raised $1.5 billion to accelerate autonomous weapons production.
Boeing's loss of a significant U.S. Air Force contract to Anduril could negatively impact its short-term stock price, especially as Anduril secures substantial funding to enhance its production capabilities.
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Lockheed Martin lost a major U.S. Air Force contract to Anduril Industries, which has raised $1.5 billion to accelerate autonomous weapons production.
Lockheed Martin's loss of a significant U.S. Air Force contract to Anduril could negatively impact its short-term stock price, especially as Anduril secures substantial funding to enhance its production capabilities.
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Northrop Grumman lost a major U.S. Air Force contract to Anduril Industries, which has raised $1.5 billion to accelerate autonomous weapons production.
Northrop Grumman's loss of a significant U.S. Air Force contract to Anduril could negatively impact its short-term stock price, especially as Anduril secures substantial funding to enhance its production capabilities.
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