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Anduril Faces Backlash Over Failing Autonomous Weapons Systems

11/28/2025

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Anduril Industries, valued at $30.5 billion, faced scrutiny after multiple failures in its autonomous weapons systems during Navy exercises.
Anduril's unmanned jet Fury suffered engine damage.
The Anvil counterdrone system ignited a 22-acre fire in Oregon.
Ukrainian forces abandoned Anduril's Altius drones due to repeated crashes and missed targets.
Anduril maintains that such issues are common in weapons development and that the technology will improve.

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Anduril Industries, valued at $30.5 billion, faced scrutiny after multiple failures in its autonomous weapons systems during Navy exercises.
Anduril's unmanned jet Fury suffered engine damage.
The Anvil counterdrone system ignited a 22-acre fire in Oregon.
Ukrainian forces abandoned Anduril's Altius drones due to repeated crashes and missed targets.
Anduril maintains that such issues are common in weapons development and that the technology will improve.