Organization

Anduril

Luckey's defense-tech unicorn building autonomous drones, towers, and loitering munitions.

Anduril
Type
company
Founded
2017
HQ
Costa Mesa, USA

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company founded by Palmer Luckey in 2017, focused on developing autonomous systems for military and border security applications. The company specializes in building autonomous drones, surveillance towers, and loitering munitions (kamikaze drones) designed to operate with minimal human intervention. Anduril has positioned itself as a next-generation defense contractor, competing with established players by emphasizing software-driven autonomy and rapid iteration. The company has secured significant government contracts and venture funding, achieving unicorn status and becoming a prominent player in the autonomous weapons and defense technology sector.

Last updated 31 August 2026