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Ohio Activists Rally Against Anduril’s $900 Million Drone Factory
On Sunday over two dozen demonstrators gathered outside the Ohio Air National Guard Base at Rickenbacker International Airport to protest Anduril Industries’ planned drone factory in Central Ohio. The demonstration, reported by The Columbus Dispatch, marks an early public backlash…
Saronic Secures $600M for Autonomous Naval Vessels, Plans Advanced Shipyard
In a significant development for autonomous maritime defense technology, Texas-based defense contractor Saronic has secured $600 million in funding, propelling its valuation to $4 billion. The company, established less than three years ago, is embarking on an ambitious expansion of…
Anduril to Build $1B Autonomous Systems Factory in Ohio, Creating 4,000 Jobs
Anduril Industries has announced plans to establish Arsenal-1, a groundbreaking hyperscale manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio, representing a nearly $1 billion investment in American defense manufacturing capabilities. The facility will focus on mass-producing autonomous systems and advanced defense technologies, creating…
U.S. Army tests drones for recon in Romania, Skydio & Anduril chosen
The U.S. Army tested two new drone systems, from Andril and Skydio near an air base in Romania to primarily support in surveillance and reconnaissance missions. As seen in the Ukraine-Russia war, a shift to smaller drones have played a…
Eric Schmidt Predicts AI-Powered Drones Will Dominate the Future of Warfare
Former Google CEO and AI entrepreneur Eric Schmidt believes the future of warfare lies in autonomous, AI-controlled drones. Schmidt, now founder of the AI defense startup White Stork, argues that networked drone technology is reshaping battlefield dynamics, positioning machines rather…
OpenAI Partners with Anduril for Counter-Drone Defense Systems, Marking Major Policy Shift
OpenAI’s recent partnership with defense technology company Anduril marks a significant departure from its previous stance on military applications, with direct implications for the drone defense sector. The collaboration aims to develop AI models for countering unmanned aerial threats, representing…
Fullerton College Pioneers First West Coast Drone Bachelor’s Degree Program
A groundbreaking development in drone education is taking shape at Fullerton College, where the institution is set to launch its first-ever bachelor’s degree program. The Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems, scheduled to begin in fall 2026, marks…
OpenAI Joins Forces with Anduril to Develop Advanced AI-Powered Anti-Drone Systems
OpenAI has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Anduril Industries to integrate artificial intelligence technology into anti-drone defense systems, marking the AI developer’s most significant venture into the defense sector to date, reports Bloomberg. A Strategic Alliance for Drone Defense The…
US Drone Makers Leverage ‘Battle-Tested in Ukraine’ Claims Despite Limited Combat Success
American drone makers, such as Skydio and Anduril, are increasingly using Ukraine’s battlefield as a marketing tool to secure lucrative Department of Defense contracts, raising questions about the ethics and effectiveness of this promotional strategy. In a well-researched Kyiv Independent…