Anduril is a defense company that specializes in autonomous systems. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, who also founded Oculus VR. Anduril Industries has not officially endorsed a plan to participate in an Initial Public Offering (IPO). As of 2022, the company had raised significant funding, increasing its valuation. However, it remains privately held.
Palmer Luckey is one of the most intriguing figures in today’s emerging tech. He co-founded Oculus, which Facebook bought for a cool $2 billion. Post-Facebook and at the ripe age of 27, he launched Anduril with co-founder Brian Schimpf. Anduril adds sophisticated sensors, vehicles, and drones to create a threat protection zone. Products include Sentry Tower for autonomous awareness, Ghost 4 sUAS for intelligent air support, and Anvil sUAS for precision kinetic intercept. Anduril also builds AI-powered technology for the defense industry. At the center of its product offerings is the Lattice OS, which Anduril describes as “an autonomous sensemaking and command and control platform.” The company maintains partnerships with multiple military-based organizations, including the U.S. Department of Defense and U.K. Ministry of Defence.