Anduril, which has been a notable player in the defense contracting industry since its establishment in 2017, recently unveiled the AI-powered Bolt-M drone. The company developed the drones as part of $249 million in contracts awarded to Anduril, AeroVironment, and Teledyne FLIR to provide the Defense Department with drones that explode on impact. Leaders in the defense tech industry, including Luckey and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, believe that AI-powered autonomous machinery is the future of warfare.
Key takeaways:
- Anduril, a drone-making company founded by Palmer Luckey, believes that President-elect Donald Trump's promise to cut government bureaucracy could simplify defense contracts.
- Anduril recently unveiled the AI-powered Bolt-M drone, developed as part of $249 million in contracts awarded to provide the Defense Department with drones that explode on impact.
- Industry leaders like Luckey and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt believe that AI-powered autonomous machinery is the future of warfare.
- Despite optimism from Anduril, analysts warn that revamping the defense contract process will be difficult and that the growth of autonomous drones will likely bring more innovations to counter them.