Tag: anduril
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review investigation finds over 1,050 migrant deaths within range of US border surveillance towers
MIT Technology Review reports that more than 1,050 people died within range of US border surveillance towers since 2015, citing failures of AI-enabled detection and agent response.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementMediaUSAMexicoFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesLegalMilitary MIT Technology ReviewUS Customs and Border ProtectionAndurilborder surveillance towersmigrant deathsJosé Morales BernalMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Investigation Finds Migrant Deaths Near Border Surveillance Towers Went Unnoticed
MIT Technology Review reports that migrants died near AI-enabled border surveillance towers without detection, citing broken equipment, failed algorithms and unheeded alerts, and urges CBP reforms.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementMediaUSAMexicoFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesLegal MIT Technology ReviewUS-Mexico bordersurveillance towersUS Customs and Border Protectionmigrant deathsAndurilvirtual wallMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: CBO Puts Iran War Costs at $38B Plus $2-3B Monthly
Breaking Defense reports the Congressional Budget Office pegs Iran war costs at $38 billion with $2-3 billion in monthly spending ahead, while Anduril and the Space Force warn budget delays threaten programs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictMilitaryFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyAstronomy and Space Iran warCongressional Budget Officedefense spendingAndurilCollaborative Combat AircraftSpace ForceDoug SchiessBreaking Defense
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Media Monitor: Space Force Budget Impasse, Pratt-Hermeus Engine Deal Top AFA 2026 Coverage
Breaking Defense reports from the Air, Space & Cyber Conference that a budget impasse threatens Space Force programs, while Pratt licenses Hermeus to build F100 engines.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMilitaryUSAEconomyFederal GovernmentTradeArtificial Intelligence Breaking DefenseAir Space & Cyber ConferenceSpace ForceDoug SchiessPratt & WhitneyHermeusAndurilBreaking Defence
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Media Monitor: Pratt & Whitney Clears F-35 Engine Upgrade Review; Anduril Warns on CCA Production Without FY27 Budget
Breaking Defense reports Pratt & Whitney's F-35 engine upgrade passed a key design review, while Anduril says it cannot begin CCA production without FY27 procurement dollars.
BusinessScience & TechnologyConflictMilitaryEconomyFederal GovernmentAsiaEuropeMiddle East Breaking DefensePratt & WhitneyF-35 engine upgradeAndurilCollaborative Combat AircraftCongressional Budget OfficeIran war costsBreaking Defense Daily
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Department of War Accelerates Low-Cost Air-Launched Missile Development
The Department of War has partnered with Anduril, CoAspire, and Zone 5 to fast-track low-cost, air-launched cruise missiles for the Air Force. This initiative, part of the Acquisition Transformation Strategy, aims to boost defense capabilities and industrial output.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyConflictFederal GovernmentMilitaryEconomyCongress Department of WarFamily of Affordable Mass Missiles (FAMM)Air-Launched Cruise MissilesAcquisition Transformation StrategyAndurilCoAspireDefense IndustryU.S. Department of War
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Defense Policy, Quantum Tech, and Army Contracts
Breaking Defense reports on a Senate committee advancing contractor cyber operations, new executive orders for Pentagon quantum sensor projects, and the Army selecting Anduril for a C2 data layer.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessConflictFederal GovernmentMilitaryComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceLegal Senate Armed Services CommitteeCyber OperationsQuantum TechnologyPentagonAndurilArmyChinaBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence
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Media Monitor: Air Force Selects Companies for Loyal Wingman Drones, Autonomy Systems
Breaking Defense is reporting the U.S. Air Force has chosen General Atomics and Anduril to build its first loyal wingman drones, with three other firms tapped for autonomy system development.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentComputers and Internet US Air ForceCollaborative Combat AircraftDronesGeneral AtomicsAndurilAutonomy SystemsDefense IndustryBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence
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Media Monitor: Elon Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit; Anduril, Meta Develop Military Smart Glasses; Google I/O Focuses on AI
MIT Technology Review reports Elon Musk lost his OpenAI lawsuit, while Anduril and Meta develop military smart glasses. Google I/O will highlight AI advancements, and other outlets detail Meta layoffs and a new Google-Blackstone AI venture.
Science & TechnologyBusinessConflictEnvironmentArtificial IntelligenceEconomyMilitaryLegal Elon MuskOpenAILawsuitSmart GlassesGoogle I/OAndurilMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: Anduril Details Augmented Reality Headsets for Military
MIT Technology Review is reporting that defense-tech company Anduril is developing augmented reality headsets for the military, envisioning drone strike orders via eye-tracking and voice commands, in collaboration with Meta.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetFederal Government AndurilAugmented RealityMilitary TechnologyMetaDrone StrikesSoldier Born Mission CommandMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: Space-made drugs, Anduril's $61B valuation, Meta's smart glasses updates, and NASA's Artemis III changes reported by The Rundown
The Rundown reports Varda Space Industries' deal for space-made drugs, Anduril's valuation surge to $61B, Meta's Ray-Ban Display updates, and NASA's Artemis III mission changes.
BusinessScience & TechnologyHealthPolitics and GovernmentEconomyAstronomy and SpaceMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceState Governments Varda Space IndustriesAndurilMetaNASASpace ManufacturingDefense IndustrySmart GlassesThe Rundown
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Department of War Boosts Lethal Strike Capacity with New Commercial Partnerships
The Department of War partners with new entrants like Anduril and Castelion to rapidly expand the U.S. military's lethal strike capabilities, aiming for over 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles and hundreds of hypersonic missiles by 2029.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMilitary Department of WarLethal Strike CapacityLow-Cost Containerized MissilesHypersonic SolutionsAndurilCastelionArsenal of FreedomU.S. Department of War
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on AI, Missile Defense, and Cyber Operations
Breaking Defense reports on the Pentagon's surging use of AI for operations against Iran, new missile defense contracts, and CYBERCOM's significant AI funding request.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessConflictArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetMilitaryFederal GovernmentMiddle East Missile DefenseCyber OperationsPentagonIranAndurilArcticBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence