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Altius Drone Crashes Spark Concerns Over Battlefield Readiness

11/27/2025

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In November 2025, two Altius drones from Anduril Industries crashed during U.S. Air Force tests at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
The crashes raised concerns about battlefield readiness, with Anduril describing the failures as isolated while pursuing improvements.
Ukrainian officials said 96% of drones used in combat are locally made.
Anduril has sent hundreds of drones to Ukraine, where they are reportedly effective against Russian targets, though scaling remains challenging.

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In November 2025, two Altius drones from Anduril Industries crashed during U.S. Air Force tests at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
The crashes raised concerns about battlefield readiness, with Anduril describing the failures as isolated while pursuing improvements.
Ukrainian officials said 96% of drones used in combat are locally made.
Anduril has sent hundreds of drones to Ukraine, where they are reportedly effective against Russian targets, though scaling remains challenging.